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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Example Sentences

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Some complaints about Nielsen include an element of “feeding an outrage machine for the sake of negotiation” with the company, said industry analyst Brian Wieser.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Other NBA coaches on the hot seat include Jamahl Mosley of the Orlando Magic and Brian Keefe of the Washington Wizards.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Brian Mulberry, chief market strategist at Zacks Investment Management, cycled into defensive sectors ahead of the war.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

In a statement shared with US media partner CBS News on Wednesday, Brian Hooker said he was "heartbroken" about his wife's disappearance and thanked authorities and volunteers for the ongoing search.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

In such a large helicopter, they couldn’t land to search for Brian themselves, but they called in another rescue chopper.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone

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