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Payne

American  
[peyn] / peɪn /

noun

  1. John Howard, 1791–1852, U.S. actor and dramatist.


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Given the large U.S. deficit and the historic spending spree expected for the AI buildout, “there will be plenty of chances to buy at higher yields in longer-duration debt,” Payne said.

From MarketWatch Jul. 22, 2026

Bandmate Liam Payne died aged 31 in 2024.

From BBC Jul. 5, 2026

New Zealand’s Tim Payne and the Ivory Coast’s Yan Diomande are two such players to watch after their breakout World Cup performances.

From MarketWatch Jun. 26, 2026

“He comes over to my house every so often, and we just hang out and do whatever,” Payne said of his then-2-year-old son.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 23, 2026

“Mrs. Payne says Orville caught you snooping around. Of course, I’m sure you meant no harm.”

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney

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