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Steve

American  
[steev] / stiv /

noun

  1. a male given name, form of Steven or Stephen.


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The White House said emissaries Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner would engage in an "in-person conversation" with Iranian representatives, but Iranian state media said that direct negotiations were not in the cards.

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

“I think it’s hilarious,” retiree Steve Cox said with a laugh, outside a Tractor Supply store.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

When Rob and Lucy Davies hired builder Steve Figg to construct their dream house extension, they had high hopes.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Steve Rider, Gary Lineker, Ray Stubbs, Manish Bhasin and Dan Walker - for 12 years - all had stints in the chair.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

“The one thing Steve always says is that you must assume they are lying to you,” said Daniel.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis