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Spears

British  
/ spɪəz /

noun

  1. Britney (ˈbrɪtnɪ). born 1981, US pop singer; records include the single "Baby One More Time" (1998) and the album Britney (2001)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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But plenty of pop stars, from Madonna to Britney Spears, have changed their brand as they age without losing faith from their fans, which means the likelier explanation for Swift’s dip in popularity is financial.

From Salon Jul. 8, 2026

Sue, her cousin Irma Spears and other organizers designated “captains” for each of the 10 branches, responsible for tracking down relatives.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 21, 2026

"This notion of restoring truth and sanity is punitive. It's unnecessary. It's un-American, because great countries do not hide from their history. We learn from it," Spears said.

From Barron's May 17, 2026

Spears was not required to attend the hearing.

From BBC May 4, 2026

That someone was Vivian Spears, Maya-Jade’s grandmother and one of my tablemates.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman

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