Jeannette
Americannoun
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a city in W Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh.
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Also Jeannetta Jeanette a female given name, form of Jean.
Example Sentences
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His great aunt, Jeannette Gagnier, told the newspaper that he and his brother would spend summers with her as he practiced his English to become a pilot.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
Even Jeannette Jara, Kast’s defeated Communist opponent, supported increasing copper production by 10%.
From Barron's • Dec. 17, 2025
District Judge Jeannette Vargas said in the ruling Thursday that accusing Drake of being a pedophile is a serious claim.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025
He and his wife Jeannette had stopped to see the lake with their four children.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2025
Jeannette nodded, and Edith reached for the half-empty plate that had been set to the side.
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
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