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

Macpherson pledged to introduce regulations to improve oversight in construction and reform outdated legislation.

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

Many survivors are still facing trauma, medical bills and struggling to put food on the table, Macpherson said.

From BBC • Jul. 19, 2025

Lacking personal courage he depended upon the backing of men like Hicks and his bouncer, Macpherson.

From The Heart of Canyon Pass by Holmes, Thomas K.

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