Rainey
Americannoun
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Gertrude Ma, 1886–1939, U.S. blues singer.
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Joseph Hayne 1832–87, U.S. politician: first Black congressman 1870–79.
Example Sentences
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Liekhus’ Ma Rainey isn’t merely being temperamental, as Sturdyvant and Irvin assume.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
“We’re not managing our business for one quarter. We’re managing our business on a multiyear basis to play to win,” Rainey said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
But Rainey also noted “some incremental pressure on the consumer relative to the beginning of the year” as gas prices have risen.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026
Chief financial officer John David Rainey said those lower prices were already lifting transactions and unit sales, especially in food and other staples like toys.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
As Howard made his way toward the church, T. J. Rainey followed behind him, walking in an up-down way like Howard.
From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor
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