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McMahon

British

/ məkˈmɑːən /

noun

Sir William. 1908–88, Australian statesman; prime minister of Australia (1971–72)

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Matthew McMahon, the museum collections officer at the observatory, said the exhibition deliberately focused not on Öpik's scientific achievements, but on his personal story.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

McMahon could get early playing time as a ballhandler for a Sun team in transition that needs versatility.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

"Now 36 years later, they finally pulled themselves together... and its cancelled again," said McMahon, who was due to be presenting.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Jim McMahon, head of the energy practice at Charles River Associates, said the closures were driven by a combination of high costs, the availability of cheaper renewables and an era of flat electricity demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 2026

“I’ll take McMahon with me. The rest of you can swim together on this plank.”

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

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