Shawn

[ shawn ]

noun

1. Ted Edwin M., 1891–1972, U.S. dancer and choreographer (husband of Ruth St. Denis).
2. a male given name, form of John.

Example Sentences

Shawn has always been incredibly determined and shown a fighting spirit.

From Washington Post

In his eight-plus seasons in Dallas, Shawn demonstrated all of the qualities you want in a person representing your organization.

From Washington Post

Shawn had to spend specific days of the week with each parent as part of their divorce decree, which applied until he finished high school.

From ProPublica

After about an hour and a half in a holding cell, Shawn said an officer told him he just had to pay $1,000 to be released, the maximum fine allowed for violating the order.

From ProPublica

However, Shawn said his court date was rescheduled multiple times, including after he took off work one day in June, only to learn the hearing was canceled.

From ProPublica

VATICAN CITY — Father Shawn Ratigan of Independence, Missouri, liked to take pictures of naked little girls.

From The Daily Beast

The former executive director, Shawn Callahan, left in 2012 and does not seem to have been replaced.

From The Daily Beast

“Like others, DNI Clapper had concerns about these individuals,” said Clapper spokesman Shawn Turner.

From The Daily Beast

What happens when faux psychic detective Shawn Spencer is busted for having lied to the Santa Barbara Police for eight years?

From The Daily Beast

A thief interrupted the touching proposal and stole the ring right as Juliet agreed to “marry the heck out” of Shawn.

From The Daily Beast

Another man took hold of the Philosopher's arm, and Shawn got both hands on his captive.

From Project Gutenberg

Shawn, in a similar state of unclothedness, greeted the Philosopher and proclaimed himself his friend and follower for ever.

From Project Gutenberg

We acknowledge Shawn Pennell who designed the image of the dance of caring persons described in this book.

From Project Gutenberg

Peter remembered a remark he had heard Shawn Grady make, and which had caused him to lose his appetite for more than one meal.

From Project Gutenberg

Shawn-na-Middogue and such scoundrels are abroad, and they might put a bullet through him some night or other.

From Project Gutenberg