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Nanette

American  
[na-net] / næˈnɛt /

noun

  1. a female given name, form of Ann.


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Among the higher-profile entries are “Pete Townshend: Behind Blue Eyes,” a portrait of the Who guitarist and songwriter, and Nanette Burstein’s “Carl Sagan: We Are Made of Star Stuff,” about the astronomer and science communicator.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026

“Back then, HBO was a haven to make these really cool films,” recalls Oscar-nominated director Nanette Burstein, who first worked with Nevins as a co-writer and editor on 1995’s “Before You Go: A Daughter’s Diary.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2025

Baby Reindeer, Fleabag and Nanette all began life at the Fringe.

From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2024

Amid the tension, Biden’s reelection campaign met with CHC leadership Wednesday to discuss outreach to Latinos, and Biden spoke on the phone with Rep. Nanette Barragán, the chair of the group.

From Seattle Times ● May 23, 2024

“My name is Nanette Marie Flores, thank you very much. That’s Aunt Nancy to you and any other sweet soul that lives in these parts...Even Ray.”

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers

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