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Gavin

American  
[gav-in] / ˈgæv ɪn /

noun

  1. a male given name.


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William Gavin explored how investors were adding exposure to SpaceX through exchange-traded funds and options trades.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026

In fall 2025, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law AB 847, which amended the penal code to allow oversight commissions to receive confidential sheriff’s department documents and review them in closed session.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

Gavin Baker, the former Fidelity Investments stock picker, made early bets on SpaceX at Fidelity and when he left to start his own fund.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026

As Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office tried to dispel misinformation about California’s ballot tabulation process, the statement also said, “For the record: we wish the votes were counted faster, too.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026

During the day, though, I bump into Gavin three times, and Merryl is nowhere to be seen.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen

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