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Sean

American  
[shawn] / ʃɔn /

noun

  1. a male given name, form of John.


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Managing director Sean Coughlan blamed the closure on the government's decision to increase national insurance contributions for employers in April last year, along with high business rates.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

US attorney Sean S Buckley told the BBC: "Rather than being satisfied with the many legitimate opportunities afforded to him, Guo exploited the trust that thousands had placed in him for his own greed."

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

And as pop music by Calvin Harris and Sean Kingston played over speakers, many huddled in food courts to snack on traditional American cuisine: pizza and burgers.

From Barron's • Jun. 27, 2026

Another joint venture in 1994 with Sean Combs resulted in Bad Boy Records, home to the Notorious B.I.G.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

Erin greeted Sean, Stephanie, and me at the front door.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan

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