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Evans

American  
[ev-uhnz] / ˈɛv ənz /

noun

  1. Sir Arthur John, 1851–1941, English archaeologist.

  2. Dame Edith, 1888–1976, English actress.

  3. Herbert McLean 1882–1971, U.S. embryologist and anatomist.

  4. Janet, born 1971, U.S. swimmer.

  5. Mary Ann. Eliot, George.

  6. Maurice, 1901–1989, U.S. actor and producer, born in England.

  7. Oliver, 1755–1819, U.S. inventor: constructed the first high-pressure steam engine in the U.S. 1801?.

  8. Robley Dunglison Fighting Bob, 1846–1912, U.S. admiral.

  9. Rudulph 1878–1960, U.S. sculptor.

  10. Walker, 1903–75, U.S. photographer.

  11. William John Bill, 1929–80, U.S. jazz pianist.

  12. Mount, a mountain in N central Colorado, in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. 14,264 feet (4,348 meters).


Evans British  
/ ˈɛvənz /

noun

  1. Sir Arthur ( John ). 1851–1941, British archaeologist, whose excavations of the palace of Knossos in Crete provided evidence for the existence of the Minoan civilization

  2. Dame Edith ( Mary Booth ). 1888–1976, British actress

  3. Sir Geraint ( Llewellyn ). 1922–92, Welsh operatic baritone

  4. Herbert McLean. 1882–1971, US anatomist and embryologist; discoverer of vitamin E (1922)

  5. Mary Ann. real name of (George) Eliot

  6. Oliver. 1755–1819, US engineer: invented the continuous production line and a high-pressure steam engine

  7. Walker. 1903–75, US photographer, noted esp for his studies of rural poverty in the Great Depression

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Evans Scientific  
/ ĕvənz /
  1. American biologist who discovered vitamin E in 1922 and conducted research that led to the discovery of the growth hormone in the pituitary gland.


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The 49ers feature quarterback Brock Purdy, running back Christian McCaffrey, receivers Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel and tackle Trent Williams on offense.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2026

In 2023, Evans explained his decision to step away from the franchise, saying he would “never say never” about returning but wanted to devote less of his life to acting.

From MarketWatch Sep. 8, 2026

Just last week, it was revealed that Evans had found a buyer for his property.

From MarketWatch Sep. 8, 2026

“We’re all smart and we’re really working at the top of our intelligence,” he recalled thinking as he and the crew tried to make sense of their time with Holmes and Evans.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 7, 2026

Like Ms. Evans and Ms. D., and, well, even Mr. Hallis and the other foster folks got paid.

From "Girls Like Us" by Gail Giles

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