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Gavin

American  
[gav-in] / ˈgæv ɪn /

noun

  1. a male given name.


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He has appeared on NPR’s “Newsmakers,” podcasts hosted by California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Don Lemon, and the “I’ve Had It” podcast with hosts Jennifer Welch and Angie “Pumps” Sullivan.

From Salon Aug. 2, 2026

Governor Gavin Newsom said Friday that firefighters have been prepositioned in several counties in central and southern California as a precaution.

From Barron's Aug. 1, 2026

PS said in a statement that Gavin de Becker and Associates’ lawsuit is meritless, noting that PS associates go through an eight-week course “covering all technical aspects of the role, including safety & security.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

California Gov. Gavin Newsom reportedly expressed concerns about the state’s antitrust lawsuit that seeks to block Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

And when I make the introductions, she’s excited to find out that Gavin is the one who wrote the newspaper article.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen

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