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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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The McClellan Oscillator, an indicator developed by McClellan’s parents, is the final criteria necessary to determine whether the Omen triggered or not.

From MarketWatch Aug. 15, 2026

Later, McClellan asked the class to think about how the story connected to their own lives.

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

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

Whispered Malcolm X to Detective Sergeant Edward McClellan, “Those are all Black Muslims. At least two of them I recognize as being from New York. Elijah seems to know every move I make.”

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey

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