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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

A police officer, a psychologist and a professional athlete, Marcus Spears, who played for the Dallas Cowboys and is now a sports analyst.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 21, 2026

"The court has put those conditions in place. It is now up to Ms. Spears to follow them."

From Barron's May 4, 2026

Spears, one of the most successful pop stars in the world, rose to fame as a young child.

From BBC May 4, 2026

Spears and bullets sparked harmlessly off the pearl bubbles as we floated up.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan

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