Gavin
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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The party's new leader, Gavin Robinson, who had been a confidante of Donaldson, chose his language carefully, saying there should have been more "cautious realism" about promoting the deal.
From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Gov. Gavin Newsom jointly declared a state of emergency Saturday because of the unhealthful air quality.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026
Zero-emission vehicles made up around 23% of new medium- and heavy-duty truck sales in the state in 2024, according to a release from Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2026
Still, your chance of getting bitten is small—less than one in four million, said Gavin Naylor, director of the University of Florida’s shark-research program.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026
I do try to reach Gavin, but the message machine seems to be the only one home.
From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen
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