Braine

American

[breyn] / breɪn /

noun

John Gerard, 1922–86, English novelist.

Braine British

/ breɪn /

noun

John ( Gerard ). 1922–86, English novelist, whose works include Room at the Top (1957) and Life at the Top (1962)

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BBC South West senior broadcast meteorologist David Braine said the years 2025 and 2026 are "believed to be the peak for 'solar cycle 25'".

From BBC

Braine explained why the dazzling lights can be seen as far south as the Channel Islands.

From BBC

Braine said the South West's dark sky status sites mean there are a number of places the lights can be seen.

From BBC

BBC South West's senior broadcast meteorologist David Braine said Dartmoor in Devon saw almost a month's worth of rainfall over the past 48 hours.

From BBC

Holly Braine, the director of sales for Annely Juda Fine Art of London, noted that her gallery skipped Art Basel Hong Kong last year in favor of Art SG; this year, it is participating in both.

From New York Times

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