Maxine
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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As Maxine, an American director who’s traveled to Paris to complete a short film that will play before a high-concept fashion show in the coming days, Jolie elegantly moves between these two sensations.
From Salon ● Jun. 29, 2026
Jolie plays Maxine, an American indie director hired to create a flashy opening film for Paris Fashion Week.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
As we deduce from the phone calls Maxine makes back home, she’s also going through an acrimonious divorce and has trouble connecting with her blasé teenage daughter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
Nature lover Maxine Allinson was walking on Tenby South beach on Tuesday when she spotted a by-the-wind sailor for the first time.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
Maxine grabs a throw pillow from the sofa and gives it to me.
From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson
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