Mackay

American

[muh-kahy] / məˈkaɪ /

noun

a seaport in E Australia.

Mackay British

/ məˈkaɪ /

noun

a port in E Australia, in Queensland: artificial harbour. Pop: 57 649 (2001)

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A young high-flier, Forbes was thrust into the spotlight in February 2020 when she was promoted to finance secretary following the resignation of Derek MacKay.

From BBC

The next year, Godchaux married a bass player, David MacKay.

From The Wall Street Journal

He survives her, along with their son, Kinsman MacKay, and Zion Godchaux, her son with Keith Godchaux.

From The Wall Street Journal

The cast will also include Ciarán Hinds, George MacKay, Mark Strong, Hunter Schafer and Thandiwe Newton, according to US media including Deadline, which first reported the news.

From BBC

Garry Mackay, head of operations, said crews would be out responding to incidents from mid-afternoon onwards.

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