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Malan

American

[mah-lahn] / mɑˈlɑn /

noun

Daniel François 1874–1959, South African editor and political leader: prime minister 1948–54.

Malan British

/ mɑːˈlɑːn /

noun

Daniel F ( rançois ). 1874–1959, South African statesman; prime minister (1948–54). He passed legislation to introduce apartheid

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"Joe's playing of spin is absolutely fantastic because he's able to manoeuvre the ball," former England batter Dawid Malan told BBC Sport.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

"What I found tricky is I always felt like I was in against him," Malan says.

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2026

He has now scored four of England's eight centuries in men's T20Is, with Livingstone, Buttler, Alex Hales and Malan contributing one apiece.

From BBC • Sep. 12, 2025

Having restricted Fire to 143-9, Superchargers got off to a blistering start as the England opener put on 91 with Dawid Malan, who hit 41 from 29, for the first wicket.

From BBC • Aug. 7, 2025

In short order, Malan began to implement his pernicious program.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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