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Shearer

American  
[sheer-er] / ˈʃɪər ər /

noun

  1. Moira Moira Shearer King, 1926–2006, British ballerina.


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“There are probably two or three, maybe four players that I wouldn’t have had in that squad,” said former captain Alan Shearer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

“He has to be given the right to pick his squad and pick who he wants,” said Shearer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026

Yet they were unable to go on and seal an opening win in Group C, with the match ending 1-1 after what former England captain Alan Shearer told BBC Sport was a "ragged" Brazil performance.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

When Erling Haaland joined Manchester City in 2022, he sat down for a chat with Alan Shearer to discuss the art of goalscoring.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

With Tim Shearer to help his inexperience, he felt easy.

From The Blazed Trail by White, Stewart Edward

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