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Maxine

American  
[mak-seen, mak-seen] / mækˈsin, ˈmæk sin /

noun

  1. a female given name.


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California is home to three of the 13 members of Congress age 80 or older who are seeking reelection in 2026 — Matsui; Rep. Maxine Waters, 87; and Rep. John Garamendi, 81.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Maxine Waters of California, 87, is seeking a 19th consecutive term this year.

From Slate • Apr. 24, 2026

Since then, the Independent Progressive group's Emma Corlett and Maxine Webb said they would quit their seats in Norwich.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

One time, Rep. Maxine Waters visited the shop, Berberian remembers, and Whitten fell out.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 13, 2025

I know when Maxine says those girls, she is talking about the girls who go to Northside.

From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson

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