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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The 25-year-old was picked by coach Brian McDermott as one of three half-back options alongside Harry Smith and captain George Williams, despite a Super League season pockmarked by inconsistency and disciplinary issues.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026

For Brian McDermott's side to reach the semi-finals of the Rugby League World Cup, a specific series of events needs to happen next weekend.

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

“Imagine a line from San Francisco to Salt Lake City to Denver,” said Brian Brettschneider, a climate scientist with the National Weather Service.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

Many Venezuelans see Betancourt as a “totemic, emblematic, corrupt figure,” said Brian Naranjo, a former senior U.S. diplomat in Venezuela, in an interview.

From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2026

“Why do you scare people?” asks Brian Li.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston

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