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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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District Judge Jeannette Vargas, appointed by former President Joe Biden, on Monday ruled in favor of the two states.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026

“As a parent, I’m filled with nothing but pride for my daughter,” Jeannette said.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026

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

From Barron's ● Dec. 17, 2025

"Both candidates were like opposite extremes," Cintia Urrutia said, but added she'd hoped for Jeannette Jara who she perceived as more "centrist".

From BBC ● Dec. 14, 2025

Her name was Jeannette, and before the war, she and Harry had set their wedding date for May 8, 1943.

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand

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