McAdoo

[ mak-uh-doo ]

/ ˈmæk əˌdu /

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noun

William Gibbs, 1863–1941, U.S. lawyer and statesman: Secretary of the Treasury 1913–18.

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Words nearby McAdoo

Mbps, Mbuji-Mayi, Mbundu, mbyte, mc, McAdoo, McAlester, McAllen, MCAT, McAuliffe, MCB

How to use McAdoo in a sentence

Craig, whose Marlboro-man good looks lend him a certain resemblance to Todd Palin, married Karen, a native of McAdoo, in 1989.
Alleged Palin Stalker's Mom Speaks|Diane Herbst|August 21, 2011|DAILY BEAST
McAdoo sorter reckoned as how likely he wus slugged, an' throwed overboard.
The Devil's Own|Randall Parrish
They had been using quotations from Emerson, McAdoo, and other panhellenists, and had run out of "sentiments."
Shandygaff|Christopher Morley
Plainly Mr. McAdoo's speech had made a profound impression upon these employees.
The Blot on the Kaiser's 'Scutcheon|Newell Dwight Hillis

"I don't think that Mr. McAdoo would hold that you've got to report money which you win from your wife," Abe said.
Worrying Won't Win|Montague Glass
Mr. McAdoo was not asleep to the possibilities of this situation.
Our Railroads To-Morrow|Edward Hungerford