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Sabean

American  
[suh-bee-uhn] / səˈbi ən /
Or Sabaean

adjective

  1. of or relating to Saba.


noun

  1. an inhabitant of Saba.

Etymology

Origin of Sabean

1580–90; < Latin sabae ( us ) (< Greek sabaîos of Saba or Sheba) + -an

Example Sentences

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Before deciding to retain Boone, Steinbrenner consulted with former players Andy Pettitte and Nick Swisher along with star Aaron Judge and a pair of former general managers who were hired as advisers last offseason, Omar Minaya and Brian Sabean.

From Washington Times

Former San Francisco general manager Brian Sabean joined the Yankees on Tuesday as executive adviser to Cashman and former Chicago Cubs GM Jim Hendry has been a special assignment scout since 2012.

From Seattle Times

The 66-year-old Sabean helped lead the Giants to World Series titles in 2010, ‘12 and ’14.

From Washington Times

The 66-year-old Sabean helped lead the Giants to World Series titles in 2010, ’12 and ’14.

From Seattle Times

Sabean shifted to an executive vice president role when Farhan Zaidi took over a restructured front office as president of baseball operations after the 2018 season.

From Seattle Times