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Maris

American  
[mar-is] / ˈmær ɪs /

noun

  1. Roger (Eugene), 1934–85, U.S. baseball player.


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Vocal coach and metal singer Jade Maris tells Newsbeat that producing harsh sounds can cause damage if done incorrectly, but says there are safer ways to do it.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

“I began acting at age 10, when my dad was up for a role in ‘Safe at Home!’—a comedy with the Yankees’ Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

I began acting at age 10, when my dad was up for a role in “Safe at Home!”—a comedy with the Yankees’ Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

Serendipitously, Maris had been scouting for an “iconic vocalist” to feature on “Give Me a Sign.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2025

“Okay, two of them can go back in. Your centrals, or as you know them, your two front teeth,” Dr. Maris declared, looking pleased.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds

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