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Macpherson

American

[muhk-fur-suhn] / məkˈfɜr sən /

noun

James, 1736–96, Scottish author and translator.

Macpherson British

/ məkˈfɜːsən /

noun

James. 1736–96, Scottish poet and translator. He published supposed translations of the legendary Gaelic poet Ossian, in reality largely his own work

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These goals are why Macpherson thinks it is possible that the U.S. government could extend major subsidies to entice miners to develop Greenland.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

"The undercover policing of the Lawrences occurred at times of the utmost sensitivity, while resources should have been focused on finding Stephen's killers, and during Macpherson," Mr Odogwu said.

From BBC • Oct. 14, 2025

"There were a number of red flags that were continually raised about this project," said a visibly angry Macpherson.

From BBC • Jul. 19, 2025

Public Works Minister Dean Macpherson said the collapse was the result of multiple failures including the use of substandard materials, structural cracks, and visible gaps.

From BBC • Jul. 19, 2025

He rattles them off, Not stopping to cough, He shows no distinction of person; One minute’s enough For similar stuff Like Shelley and Ossian Macpherson.

From In the Track of the Bookworm by Browne, Irving

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