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Alan

American  
[al-uhn] / ˈæl ən /

noun

  1. a first name: from a Celtic word meaning “harmony.”


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"It's better to be chased," said Premier League record goalscorer Alan Shearer, who won the league with Blackburn in 1994-95, a year after Rovers missed out to Manchester United.

From BBC

Alan Woodward, cyber security professor at Surrey University, said the "Chinese influence that might be behind the decision," he said, adding E2EE is "largely banned in China".

From BBC

For Alan Davies, Barlow brings back memories of his late father Trevor, who performed with the youngster at his "go-to" venue.

From BBC

Patient Advocate Foundation Chief Executive Alan Balch will serve as executive chairman of the new group.

From The Wall Street Journal

Carrick followed in the footsteps of Alan Shearer, Peter Beardsley and Steve Bruce as one of a staggering 97 players from the club who went on to become first-team professionals.

From BBC