Brian

American

[brahy-uhn] / ˈbraɪ ən /

noun

a male given name.

Brian British

/ ˈbraɪən /

noun

Havergal (ˈhævəɡəl). 1876–1972, English composer, who wrote 32 symphonies, including the large-scale Gothic Symphony (1919–27)

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As the Court Poet, baritone Brian Major enlists the Stranger into the storytelling—their eerie duet as the voice of the evil fairy Carabosse is a striking musical moment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

UBS analyst Brian Meredith also is a fan of the stock, telling Barron’s it is attractively priced relative to intrinsic value and also defensive given its diversified earnings power and huge cash position.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Brian Hooker told CBS News shortly after his release that he wants to believe his wife is still alive and plans to go back out to look for her as soon as possible.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

According to co author Brian Metzger of Columbia University, it is possible that two newly formed neutron stars could spiral inward and collide, producing a kilonova that emits gravitational waves.

From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2026

By the time Lexie and Brian had gone, Pearl was back in her corner of the kitchen, waiting for Trip to reappear.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng

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