Trevor

American

[trev-er] / ˈtrɛv ər /

noun

William William Trevor Cox, 1928–2016, Irish short-story writer and novelist.
a male given name.

Trevor British

/ ˈtrɛvə /

noun

William , real name William Trevor Cox. born 1928, Irish novelist and short-story writer. His novels include The Old Boys (1964), The Children of Dynmouth (1977), Felicia's Journey (1994), and The Story of Lucy Gault (2002)

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RTDs have evolved from “rocket fuel for young people to a convenient drink for adults,” says Bernstein analyst Trevor Stirling.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026

Senior kicker Trevor Koko continued an impressive season with a looping ball that Mission Viejo wasn’t able to field, breathing life into a potential comeback.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026

“Investment across smart-grid infrastructure and data transmission supports silver demand, and we see AI as a growth source for the next several years,” said Trevor Yates, senior investment analyst at Global X ETFs.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 17, 2026

Offensive lineman Trevor Penning is in concussion protocol.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

“I like her as a friend,” Trevor said.

From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks

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