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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“I love my teammates, but today I had to focus on me — it was all about getting the win,” Rainey said.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 31, 2026
Walmart Chief Financial Officer John David Rainey said lower-income consumers are “navigating financial distress.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026
“That’s an indication of stress,” Walmart Chief Financial Officer John David Rainey said on the retailer’s earnings call.
From MarketWatch ● May 25, 2026
On a call with investors, Rainey also warned that if the closure of the Strait of Hormuz continues, it could force the retailer to hike food prices due to shortages of fertiliser, nitrogen and phosphates.
From BBC ● May 21, 2026
So that’s how I ended up sitting on a church pew with T. J. Rainey, listening to Miss Rhonda talk about forgiveness and kindness and goodness and grace and all that stuff.
From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor
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