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Cohen

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Co·​hen ˈkō-ən How to pronounce Cohen (audio)
Leonard (Norman) 1934–2016 Canadian singer and songwriter

Cohen

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Stanley 1922–2020 American biochemist

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“Cohen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Cohen. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.

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