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McCloy

American  
[muh-kloi] / məˈklɔɪ /

noun

  1. John Jay, 1895–1989, U.S. lawyer, banker, and government official.


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Mr McCloy said he understands more security measures may be needed but he is concerned about the precious time which could be lost.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2025

Rates associated with the project under this process would not go into effect for customers immediately, only after further review of whether the company handled the project and its costs responsibly, McCloy said.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 22, 2024

A reporter helps thousands who have lost their jobs due to the pandemic: Anne McCloy, CBS-6 Albany, N.Y.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2020

Flora was later hired by the powerhouse law firm Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy.

From Slate • Jul. 21, 2020

With some pride, Assistant Secretary McCloy claimed on his Advisory Committee's first birthday that the Army had "largely eliminated discrimination against the Negroes within its ranks, going further in this direction than the country itself."

From Integration of the Armed Forces, 1940-1965 by MacGregor, Morris J.