Shearer

American

[sheer-er] / ˈʃɪər ər /

noun

Moira Moira Shearer King, 1926–2006, British ballerina.

Example Sentences

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Alan Shearer, who is a pundit on BBC's Match of the Day on Saturday, said the handball law is not "fit for purpose" and "isn't fair" on the fans.

From BBC

In fact, after already netting four goals against Sheffield Wednesday, in 1999, Shearer told striker Paul Robinson where to go after his team-mate asked him if he could take a spot-kick.

From BBC

England forward Gordon has netted 14 times this season, including 10 in the Champions League, taking him past Alan Shearer as Newcastle's highest scorer in a single campaign in Europe's elite club competition.

From Barron's

And former Blackburn and Newcastle striker Shearer added: "Delap recovered well from that start and has been instrumental in the win. He deserves a lot of credit for that."

From BBC

Shearer described Ekitike's second goal against Newcastle as "world class", while Rooney said the Frenchman was "one of, if not the best signing in the Premier League" this season.

From BBC

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