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Ervin

American  
[ur-vin] / ˈɜr vɪn /

noun

  1. Samuel James, Jr. Sam, 1896–1985, U.S. jurist and politician: senator 1954–74.

  2. a male given name.


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Interior Minister Ervin Demo said Friday that 156 people had been injured, including 97 police, in recent days.

From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026

Ervin Graves should "provide recommendations" on Pakistan's policy and investment engagement strategies, and identify possible investors, it says.

From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026

Ervin did not respond to a request for comment.

From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2025

Model Ashley Graham and her husband Justin Ervin lived apart for many years in a long-distance relationship as did actor Helena Bonham Carter and director Tim Burton during their 13-year relationship.

From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2025

Ervin succeeded in obtaining the support of 101 out of 128 members of Congress from the eleven original Confederate states.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander

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