Brian

American

[brahy-uhn] / ˈbraɪ ən /

noun

a male given name.

Brian British

/ ˈbraɪən /

noun

Havergal (ˈhævəɡəl). 1876–1972, English composer, who wrote 32 symphonies, including the large-scale Gothic Symphony (1919–27)

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Example Sentences

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Earlier this month, a Morgan Stanley analyst team, led by Brian Harbour, upgraded Yum!

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

A couple of weeks after the ad came out, I spoke with Brian Schuth, the city manager of Eastport—a nonpartisan, unelected position.

From Slate • Jun. 16, 2026

Everything from eating out to kids’ extracurricular activities has been warped by the wealthy’s ability to spend regardless of the price, said Brian Eder, managing partner and private wealth advisor at OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 13, 2026

Brian Epstein, the manager of the most successful band in history, is a salutary case in point.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Brian slammed his hands against the steering wheel.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng

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