McClintock

American

[muh-klin-tuhk, -tok] / məˈklɪn tək, -tɒk /

noun

Barbara, 1902–92, U.S. geneticist: Nobel Prize 1983.

McClintock Scientific

/ mə-klĭn′tək /

American geneticist who researched the chromosome theory of heredity and demonstrated how genes can control other genes and jump from chromosome to chromosome. These “jumping genes” were later called transposons. She was awarded the Nobel Prize for physiology or medicine in 1983.

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McClintock

“Bringing Duane Arnold back online is a big win for Linn County and the entire state of Iowa,” said state Sen. Charlie McClintock, who represents Iowa’s 42nd district.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2025

McClintock said he strongly supports the Energy Department’s decision.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2025

Jon McClintock told the Southern California News Group, but no arrests were made.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 30, 2024

It is mostly opposed by business leaders in the nearby communities, and Rep. Tom McClintock, R-Modesto, whose district includes Yosemite.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 10, 2024

I'd seen it before at Jessica McClintock, but they didn't carry it in my size and eventually sold out of the dress.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi

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