Keegan

British

/ ˈkiːɡən /

noun

Kevin. born 1951, English footballer and manager; his clubs included Liverpool, Hamburg, and Newcastle United whom he also managed; played for England (1972–82), scoring 21 goals in 63 games, and managed them (1999–2000); European Footballer of the Year (1978, 1979)

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Answers elude the watchful girl even as Ms. Keegan illuminates each telling detail of the land, of farm life and of adult ways.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

Scheffler struggled from the outset, carding three bogeys and a double bogey with no birdies and is tied for last with Keegan Bradley at five over through 10 holes.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

Davidson analyst Keegan Cox cut his price target on the stock to $18 from $25 but maintained a Buy rating.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

Former England striker and manager Kevin Keegan has been diagnosed with cancer.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

Now let’s give Keegan a chance to explain the thought.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker

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