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 retailer was "keeping a close eye" on petrol prices but expects them to remain high for the coming months, Rainey said.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
Wilson prevailed by three hundredths of a second over Rainey in 11.65.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 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
Walmart has seen significant growth in its advertising and e-commerce businesses, with Chief Financial Officer John David Rainey pointing to notable expansion of the company's Amazon-like "Marketplace" platform for third-party sellers.
From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026
The problem, and the cause of it, was obvious to Rainey as soon as he sat down with Byrdsong to review the test data, which had been contaminated by the mechanic’s vicious prank.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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