McEwan

British

/ məˈkjuːən /

noun

Ian ( Russell ). born 1948, British novelist and short-story writer. His books include First Love, Last Rites (1975), The Child in Time (1987), The Innocent (1990), Amsterdam (which won the Booker prize in 1998), Atonement (2001), Saturday (2005), and On Chesil Beach (2007)

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Lucy McEwan is a 25-year-old teacher in Glasgow, who plays at amateur level with Linlithgow Rose.

From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026

“I am confident that his discipline and focus will continue to drive BHP’s high-performance culture and advance the company’s unrivaled pipeline of growth options to maximize shareholder returns,” Chair Ross McEwan said in a statement.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 17, 2026

Supt Joanne McEwan of Police Scotland describes the tactic as preventative, intelligence-led and "fair, proportionate and legal."

From BBC ● Dec. 8, 2025

Our 10 recommended books for September include an ambitious new novel from Ian McEwan, the latest from Elizabeth Gilbert and a photo-packed book from NBA great Steph Curry.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2025

McEwan greeted him with a "Hello," and shook hands warmly with the two women.

From The Nest Builder by Hale, Beatrice Forbes-Robertson

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