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Janice

American  
[jan-is] / ˈdʒæn ɪs /
Or Janis

noun

  1. a female given name, form of Jane.


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“It’s disgusting,” said Janice Lintz, a veteran traveler who’s visited more than 170 countries, about the a la carte pricing model airlines have adopted.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Dozens of investors like Janice Hands and Steven Howe-Bull contacted the BBC following the company's sale.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Janice Hahn, a Los Angeles County supervisor, said having Wasserman “represent us on the world stage distracts focus from our athletes and the enormous effort needed to prepare for 2028.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

County Supervisor Supervisor Janice Hahn, who lobbied to commission the report alongside Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, said in a written statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

“You’re just in need of my help,” said Janice, sculling again through her cantaloupe.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee