Shawn
Americannoun
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Ted Edwin M., 1891–1972, U.S. dancer and choreographer (husband of Ruth St. Denis).
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a male given name, form of John.
Example Sentences
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Patrick Ireland and his wife Shawn were in town from Ridley Park, Pa., visiting Patrick’s college friend, who lives near Guthrie.
Shawn Morrissey, vice president of advocacy with Union Station Homeless Services, said he understood the county’s difficult budget situation, but said the cuts approved Tuesday won’t come without damage.
From Los Angeles Times
This Sunday's NFL flagship spectacle will be officiated by Shawn Smith, who from Monday to Friday works as a manager at the Detroit branch of a medical insurance firm.
From Barron's
Take Shawn Fulcher, who transferred to Alabama State for the 2024-25 basketball season after allegedly taking part in rigged games with Buffalo the year before.
“Usually documentaries play only in two markets — New York and L.A.,” said Shawn Robbins, director of analytics at Fandango and founder of Box Office Theory.
From MarketWatch
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