Kean

American

[keen] / kin /

noun

Edmund, 1787–1833, English actor, especially known for performance of Shakespearean roles.

Kean British

/ kiːn /

noun

Edmund. ?1789–1833, English actor, noted for his Shakespearean roles

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The last Republican to win under a GOP president was Thomas Kean in 1985.

From The Wall Street Journal

This kind of constant self-editing, Ms Kean explains, may act as a defence mechanism to avoid being seen as abrasive or overly assertive.

From BBC

"North Africa was the Bible Belt of ancient Christianity," says Prof Christopher Bellitto, a historian at Kean University in the US.

From BBC

Former Everton striker Moise Kean - barely involved in a first half where he had seven touches of the ball - scored twice and suddenly a miracle comeback was on.

From BBC

Kean, 24, carried on playing following treatment before losing his balance and falling to the floor in the 64th minute.

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