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Gavin

American  
[gav-in] / ˈgæv ɪn /

noun

  1. a male given name.


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Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday signed a bipartisan bill, AB-1349, that targets the live-event ticket resale market.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed legislation that seeks to remove abused and neglected animals from crowded municipal shelters during their owners’ criminal cases, according to the bill’s backers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026

The players were locked in a meeting, with unconfirmed reports that several players, including goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu, expressed their wish to withdraw from the game leading to questions whether the game would go ahead.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

Gavin and Stacey's Ruth Jones has celebrated her 60th birthday at a social club with co-stars including James Corden and Rob Brydon.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

I don’t tell her about Gavin, or Merryl, or Mr. Vedder’s question, or Ms. Rucker’s cool demeanor, or sitting with Rosa.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen

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