Gavin

American

[gav-in] / ˈgæv ɪn /

noun

a male given name.

Example Sentences

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Some of California’s industry and labor power brokers were consolidating around his campaign, as were top political consultants with connections to California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

DUP leader Gavin Robinson said he did not want to see any disruption to emergency services or medical appointments as a result of fuel protests.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Sitting Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom cannot run again due to term limit rules, and other politicians with statewide name recognition – such as former Vice-President Kamala Harris – declined to run.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Times staff writers Melody Peterson and Gavin Quinton contributed to this report.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

Gavin Coley did a spectacular dive, the wrong way.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

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