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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Analysts at Morgan Stanley led by Shawn Kim highlighted, however, that the long-term agreements provide visibility on capital expenditure and free cash flow into 2030.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026
The actor worked with Shawn Ryan and Eileen Myers to adapt the true story of a radio news broadcaster and an aggrieved kidnapper with modern-day parallels to figures like Luigi Mangione.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
Selma Blair's lawyer Shawn Barnes asked the judge to consider her "body of work"
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
Shawn Scott can radio a soldier sitting in an air-conditioned operations center at another end of the base, without cumbersome transmission poles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
Shawn pulled her onto his lap and ate the bar in three bites.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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