Maclean
Britishnoun
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Donald. 1913–83, British civil servant, who spied for the Russians: fled to the former Soviet Union (with Guy Burgess) in 1951
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Sorley (ˈsɔːlɪ). 1911–96, Scottish Gaelic poet. His works include Dàin do Eimhir agus Dàin Eile (1943) and Spring Tide and Neap Tide (1977)
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While the planned increase in health funding was less, Maclean said it was the "largest spending department by a significant way".
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
The company’s world-premiere production is a taut, skillful adaptation of the classic Norman Maclean novella about a stalwart Westerner and his gambling-addicted brother.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
However, Stephenson said she had withdrawn the proposal following "constructive discussions" with Treasury Minister Alan Maclean.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
“Jesus’ Son” was a good example—director Alison Maclean was reverent, but slightly baffled.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 20, 2025
The "Cambridge Spy Ring"—which included Philby, Donald Maclean, Guy Burgess, Anthony Blunt, and John Cairncross—made sure that almost nothing that England or its allies did would be kept secret from the USSR.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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