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Alan

American  
[al-uhn] / ˈæl ən /

noun

  1. a first name: from a Celtic word meaning “harmony.”


Example Sentences

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But her father, Alan Kildow, told the Associated Press that he hoped the crash marked the end of his daughter’s competitive career.

From The Wall Street Journal

In recent weeks, Ekitike has been compared to Fernando Torres, arguably one of the best finishers Liverpool have had in the 21st century, and received high praise from Alan Shearer and Wayne Rooney.

From BBC

One man who certainly knew where the goal was Alan Shearer, the club's leading scorer.

From BBC

He is also seen as less likely to support the so-called Fed put to come to the rescue of risk markets, which was initiated by former Chair Alan Greenspan and continued under his successors, Ben Bernanke, Janet Yellen, and Powell.

From Barron's

Alan Shearer, who played with Milner at Newcastle, describes him as a model professional and a "manager's dream".

From BBC