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Maynard

American  
[mey-nerd] / ˈmeɪ nərd /

noun

  1. a male given name.


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As the late British economist John Maynard Keynes reminded us, trees do not grow to the sky.

From MarketWatch Aug. 29, 2026

The education of John Maynard Keynes, the election that divided America, debating Alfred Hitchcock’s legacy and more.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

When asked about the letter after their shootaround in Los Angeles on Wednesday morning, White stepped aside for team spokesperson Jackie Maynard to read a statement:

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

Central bankers have been known to quote External link one of economist John Maynard Keynes’s most famous maxims: “When the facts change, I change my mind.”

From Barron's Jun. 16, 2026

Even the state man, Maynard Allen, who still dropped by to see me once in a while, had a word of praise.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey

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