Sean
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Sean Eddy, a professor of molecular and cellular biology, said about 70% of the grades he gives are A’s because that many students meet the threshold for what he considers mastery of the material.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Rams coach Sean McVay, West Coast area scout Vito Gonella and director of scouting strategy James Gladstone identified Nacua as a must-have addition to a team coming off a horrendous 2022 Super Bowl hangover.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
"The goal is to bring the rest of the companies to the bargaining table," said Sean Sullivan, professor at the University of Washington and London School of Economics.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell later posted a statement on X that said George "will be retiring from his position... effective immediately," without specifying a reason.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
Neither Sean nor my mom had an answer for me.
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
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