ivan
noun
iwan.
ivan
1 American
[ee-vahn]
/ ˈi vɑn /
noun
Ivan
2
American
[ahy-vuhn, ee-vahn]
/ ˈaɪ vən, iˈvɑn /
noun
Example Sentences
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Ivan Justice, a 23-year-old bridge maintenance worker, gathered with his friends on a recent Friday in Pulaski to fish in the Salmon River.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
Ivan Paganotti, a professor at the University of Sao Paulo, links this to Brazil's much tougher stance on digital platforms.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
And after Ivan Herrera moved Báez to third via a groundout, Alec Burleson tied the score at five with a sacrifice fly to right.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
Olympic champion Nicolo Martinenghi won the race in 58.58 seconds, with Ivan Kozhakin finishing second and Italy's Simone Cerasuolo third.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
Ivan screamed with her as he recoiled back, arms up to shield himself.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
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