Nevins


Allan, 1890–1971, U.S. historian.
Contemporary Examples

Nevins hopes to get two new shows on the air for summer and fall.
Showtime’s New Mastermind, David Nevins Jace Lacob January 5, 2011

“This is a very insider view as to the absurdity [of the business world],” said Nevins.
Showtime’s New Mastermind, David Nevins Jace Lacob January 5, 2011

Nevins, however, is not content to allow the network to rest on its laurels.
Showtime’s New Mastermind, David Nevins Jace Lacob January 5, 2011

“I like a chicky relationship show probably more than anything,” Nevins said.
Showtime’s New Mastermind, David Nevins Jace Lacob January 5, 2011

Nevins also wants to move deeper into sports, reality, and late-night documentaries.
Showtime’s New Mastermind, David Nevins Jace Lacob January 5, 2011

Historical Examples

Nevins, thus called upon, glanced up from his roast, with accustomed disregard of dangerous ground.
Phases of an Inferior Planet Ellen Glasgow

But, isn’t it really believed out there that Nevins is dead?
A Wounded Name Charles King

Three days after the adjournment of Nevins’ court Camp Cooke had dropped back to the weary monotone of its everyday life.
A Wounded Name Charles King

Not for a moment would he admit that armed desperadoes had come at Nevins’ back.
A Wounded Name Charles King

He had grown handsomer in the last eight years, though the world had gone less well with him than with Nevins.
Phases of an Inferior Planet Ellen Glasgow

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