Shawn
Americannoun
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Ted Edwin M., 1891–1972, U.S. dancer and choreographer (husband of Ruth St. Denis).
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a male given name, form of John.
Example Sentences
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US Navy veteran Shawn VanDiver says his message to Nato troops is: "We see you. We know you were right there with us."
From BBC
“The Happiness Advantage” by Shawn Achor has had the biggest impact in the way I view my work as a CPA in public accounting.
While Shawn Mendes brought out Maggie Rogers for an earnest, resilient duet of “Youth,” Blood Orange and Daniel Caesar each broke down their expansive productions into bedside folk.
From Los Angeles Times
On Sunday, county public works crews constructed a temporary bridge essentially out of dirt, according to Capt. Shawn Millerick, a spokesperson for the San Bernardino County Fire Department.
From Los Angeles Times
Stranger Things' executive producer Shawn Levy said the show's last, feature-length episode has been carefully crafted for its huge global fanbase.
From BBC
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