Kean

American

[keen] / kin /

noun

Edmund, 1787–1833, English actor, especially known for performance of Shakespearean roles.

Kean British

/ kiːn /

noun

Edmund. ?1789–1833, English actor, noted for his Shakespearean roles

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"If the BNP can do a good job with the economy, it will make everything else easier for the government," Crisis Group analyst Thomas Kean said.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

Bennett, a Democrat, is running in a competitive race to unseat Republican Thomas Kean Jr. in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District.

From Salon • Feb. 12, 2026

The last Republican to win under a GOP president was Thomas Kean in 1985.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

"It's not as simple as being popular, it's about being safe, heard and taken seriously," Ms Kean adds.

From BBC • Aug. 2, 2025

Over breakfast at his hotel on Thursday morning, Burnham read with uneasiness about the failure of S. A. Kean & Co., a private bank in Chicago.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

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