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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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Land acknowledgements statements, agnosticism, the utility of college education and mixed-race families in commercials all get a moment in the over-stuffed script by Kyle Rankin.

From Salon ● Oct. 7, 2026

When Rankin, Khan and others applied for their white-collar apprenticeships, it was still a fairly new concept.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026

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

From Salon ● May 19, 2026

The importance of the location was echoed by Stephen Rankin, whose son Moses attends the pre-school.

From BBC ● Apr. 30, 2026

The night before the vote, Paul visited Rankin and encouraged her to vote against the war.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling

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