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Machen

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[mak-uhn] / ˈmæk ən /

noun

  1. Arthur, 1863–1947, Welsh novelist and essayist.


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At a nursery in Machen, childcare was a big concern for the staff, but so was the closure of the swimming pool in Bedwas.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2025

Mark Bonnici from Machen, Caerphilly, also said he had no reason not to trust Mr Gray, whom he said he had known for years.

From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2025

Attorney for the District of Columbia Ron Machen, who is co-chair of WilmerHale's white collar defense and investigations practice.

From Reuters ● Oct. 3, 2021

Not least, “The Road to Caermaen: Arthur Machen in the 1980s” recounts Valentine’s happy discovery of that mystical Welsh writer and the friendships it led to.

From Washington Post ● May 12, 2021

“Okay,” the woman began, “keep goin’ down Main Street till you get to Machen Drive, then take a right and as soon as you pass the four-way stop, you’re there.”

From "Where Things Come Back" by John Corey Whaley

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