Rainey

[ rey-nee ]

/ ˈreɪ ni /

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noun

Gertrude "Ma", 1886–1939, U.S. blues singer.

Joseph Hayne

[heyn], /heɪn/, 1832–87, U.S. politician: first Black congressman 1870–79.

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How to use Rainey in a sentence

Rainey will have to quarantine for at least 10 days because he is not vaccinated, according to Manager Dave Martinez and the league’s covid protocols.
Erick Fedde is vaccinated and tested positive. Max Scherzer feels he should be able to play.|Jesse Dougherty|May 20, 2021|Washington Post
Rainey has not been vaccinated and was deemed a close contact to Fedde.
Nationals cap a long day with a gritty 4-3 win over Cubs|Jesse Dougherty|May 20, 2021|Washington Post
All were called on again, and Rainey, already in his seventh appearance, struck out two before catcher Andrew Knizner poked a soft liner to right-center.
Max Scherzer and the Nationals overcome a howling wind to end their homestand on a high|Jesse Dougherty|April 21, 2021|Washington Post
They just watched Sandoval bounce around the bases while Rainey circled the mound in frustration.
Erick Fedde stumbles early, Nats’ bats fizzle late as Braves complete doubleheader sweep|Jesse Dougherty|April 8, 2021|Washington Post

Rainey, 28, has been inching back since he was briefly shut down in late February.
Opening Day is approaching, and the Nationals are still easing in pitchers|Jesse Dougherty|March 18, 2021|Washington Post
Landis is content to let Rainey be one, both, or neither, depending on the moment.
The Thrilling, Traumatic Lives of Teens: The Fall’s Best YA Fiction|Hugh Ryan|November 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Her name was Laura Rainey, and she'd come to Greenville, a year before, to teach in the high-school.
In the Arena|Booth Tarkington
Miss Rainey struck me as a quiet girl generally, and Joe never talked, anyway, when in Hector's company.
In the Arena|Booth Tarkington
Joe hadn't budged, but the back of Miss Rainey's head wasn't toward me as it had been before; it was her profile.
In the Arena|Booth Tarkington
I'd seen the doctor in the morning and he said his patient had passed a good night and that Miss Rainey was still there.
In the Arena|Booth Tarkington
Oh, well, I suppose I can get another made for Rainey before the first boat goes down.
The Magnetic North|Elizabeth Robins (C. E. Raimond)