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.
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Director Shawn Levy and Ryan Gosling were on hand to discuss “Star Wars: Starfighter,” which will be set during a time period in the galaxy far, far away that has not yet been shown before.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
And they could keep rising for a few more years due to a persistent shortage of the building blocks of AI networks, said Shawn DuBravac, chief economist of the Global Electronics Association.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 15, 2026
As Shawn Fain seeks another term as president of the United Auto Workers, he has plenty to stake a campaign on.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
Even former PlayStation Chair Shawn Layden has said he “doesn’t necessarily agree” with the move.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
“Horses don’t like things where they can’t see ’em,” Shawn said.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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