Jarrett

American

[jar-it] / ˈdʒær ɪt /

noun

Keith, born 1945, U.S. jazz pianist and composer.

Jarrett British

/ ˈdʒærɪt /

noun

Keith born 1945, US jazz pianist and composer

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"It's a permanent home for hope," said Valerie Jarrett, CEO of the Obama Foundation and a former top White House aide during his presidency.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Jarrett Allen starred for the Cavaliers with 22 points and 19 rebounds as they recovered from a 10-point deficit after the first quarter.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

But drawing up a workable game plan for Jarrett Stidham is right in Sean Payton’s wheelhouse, so don’t count out the Broncos.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 24, 2026

Stepping into Nix’s orange boots will be former Patriots backup Jarrett Stidham, an admired if underused part-timer who hasn’t thrown a pass in an NFL game since 2023.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 19, 2026

Valerie Jarrett helped me arrange placements in the mayor’s office and the city health department, where Allies would work on a neighborhood-based childhood immunization project.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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