Coleman
Americannoun
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Cy Seymour Kaufman, 1929–2004, U.S. theatrical composer and jazz pianist.
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Ornette 1930–2015, U.S. jazz saxophonist and composer.
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a male given name.
noun
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Texas splurged on high-profile transfers such as receiver Cam Coleman and running back Hollywood Smothers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026
Coleman, at 170 pounds and the cousin of former Newbury Park quarterback Brady Smigiel, didn’t become a quarterback without having some quick instincts and intelligence.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
After throwing his first touchdown pass to Cordero on fourth down, Coleman saw his 300-pound teammate, Kingston Williams, moving toward him in a celebratory mood.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
“For some, estrangement is their first chance at adolescent rebellion,” Coleman says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026
“General Coleman is waiting for us. We needed to be in DC fifteen minutes ago.”
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
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