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Rankin

American

[rang-kin] / ˈræŋ kɪn /

noun

Jeannette, 1880–1973, U.S. women's-rights leader and pacifist: first woman elected to Congress; served 1917–19, 1941–43.

Rankin British

/ ˈræŋkɪn /

noun

Ian. born 1960, Scottish novelist; best known for his series of novels featuring Edinburgh detective Inspector Rebus, beginning with Knots and Crosses (1987)

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Head judge, British photographer and director Rankin, said 2026 "feels like the strongest year yet" for the awards, which began five years ago.

From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026

Rankin, 23, sees how his college-educated peers are still struggling to find work.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026

Rankin said there was broad agreement that some procedures "really should be restricted to appropriate professionals".

From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026

Rankin said she would no longer “reference” either man’s work.

From Salon ● May 19, 2026

“Shoot. A customer out in Rankin County has a leaky pipe. Bet it’s a depressed haint. I’m gonna go set up an appointment with these folks. Be right back.”

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas

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