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Ryan

American  
[rahy-uhn] / ˈraɪ ən /

noun

  1. a male given name.


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The Green Lantern, a secondary figure in the DC Comics pantheon, had the ill luck to be trapped in a 2011 Ryan Reynolds film even its director didn’t like.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

The title of Ryan Effgen’s appealing debut novel, “Make Nice,” alludes to the pet exhortation of dear old mom; it’s what she hoped for from her offspring at this five-day reunion.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

In contrast, Hal Jordan’s Green Lantern was immortalized on the big screen in 2011 by way of a laughable debacle that’s considered one of the worst career decisions Ryan Reynolds ever made.

From Salon Aug. 14, 2026

Riley said it has been exciting to have Rob Ryan return for a second year to be the assistant head coach for the defense, working alongside Patterson.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

Dana’s parents are in the front seat, and I can see Ryan in the back.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman

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