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Jeannette

American  
[juh-net, zhah-net] / dʒəˈnɛt, ʒɑˈnɛt /

noun

  1. a city in W Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh.

  2. Also Jeannetta Jeanette a female given name, form of Jean.


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That’s when her mother, Jeannette, 45, first heard about college dual enrollment.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

“Our job has always been to make a crazy schedule work,” Jeannette said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

The younger Belichick's understanding of football was also nurtured by his mother, Jeannette, with whom he spent many weekends watching games on TV.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

Even Jeannette Jara, Kast’s defeated Communist opponent, supported increasing copper production by 10%.

From Barron's • Dec. 17, 2025

Among the legislators who took the oath of office was Jeannette Rankin of Montana, the first female member of Congress.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling

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