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Sean

American  
[shawn] / ʃɔn /

noun

  1. a male given name, form of John.


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Nexstar CEO Perry Sook teamed up with WGN executive Sean Compton to kick off “Project Neutral,” a strategy to transform WGN into a straight-news outfit for Middle America.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

“With Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, the Rams have two star receivers. But Sean McVay and Matthew Stafford need a third talented target for this season’s expected Super Bowl run, and beyond.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

Lloyd Morgan, defending, said: "Sean Garner does express his deepest sympathy to the family of Mr McColl for the loss, and the manner of the loss, of their beloved family member."

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

“The Department of War has everything it needs to execute any mission at the time and place of the President’s choosing and on any timeline,” said Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Trevor dribbled a basketball while Lincoln and Sean held on to their bikes.

From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks