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McClellan

American  
[muh-klel-uhn] / məˈklɛl ən /

noun

  1. George Brinton 1826–85, Union general in the American Civil War.


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“When you’re making connections, that means you’re thinking,” McClellan said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 1, 2026

McClellan walked around to each child, crouching down to help.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 1, 2026

As of the May 1 close, McClellan was bullish for short-, intermediate- and long-term trading styles.

From MarketWatch May 4, 2026

Chart In Focus McClellan Financial Publications External link April 16: On April 15, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite Index moved to all-time highs, and added to those records on April 16.

From Barron's Apr. 17, 2026

Jethro remembered Shad’s words when they had talked together only a few weeks before: “I would have guessed that McClellan was worth a dozen Grants.”

From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt

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