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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The spending gap between high-income and low-income households is widening slightly, Walmart Chief Financial Officer John David Rainey said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026
“As we sit here one month into this new fiscal year, very much like in past years, we’re taking a measured approach with the outlook,” Rainey said.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 19, 2026
Brandon John Rainey, formerly of James Street, Ballymena, is due to go on trial at Belfast Crown Court.
From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026
Windward 67, Crossroads 40: Charis Rainey had 22 points and 13 rebounds for Windward.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 2026
Rainey instructed Byrdsong in the procedures for conducting his first test in the tunnel, assigning an experienced mechanic to assist his wet-behind-the-ears engineer.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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