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Kincaid

American  
[kin-keyd] / kɪnˈkeɪd /

noun

  1. Jamaica, born 1949, West Indian novelist and short-story writer.


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But when Lee shared her frustrations with her graduate school adviser, noted author and avid gardener Jamaica Kincaid, she got the encouragement she needed.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 10, 2026

In 2021, chefs Jon Nodler and Sam Kincaid felt unmoored.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 27, 2026

The Bills fought back from a 13-point third quarter deficit to inch into a 24-23 lead early in the fourth quarter following back-to-back touchdowns from Keon Coleman and Dalton Kincaid.

From Barron's Jan. 18, 2026

King and Kincaid met at a conference before redistricting began.

From Salon Nov. 22, 2025

Mr. Kincaid was a contractor and worked on island houses.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn

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