McGregor

/ (məkˈɡrɛɡər) /

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noun

Ewan. born 1971, Scottish actor; his films include Shallow Grave (1994), Trainspotting (1996), Moulin Rouge (2001), Big Fish (2004), and Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (2011)

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In the UK, COTTON CANDY is more commonly known as…

candystring

candyfloss

candypuff

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Words nearby McGregor

McGonagall, McGovern, McGovern, George, McGrath, McGraw, McGregor, McGuffey, McGuffey's Readers, McGuffin, McGwire, MCh

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How to use McGregor in a sentence

McGregor wanted to know if there are patterns in the data the monitors collect.
Big Data’s Powerful Effect on Tiny Babies|CNBC|September 18, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Monteith was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, to interior decorator Ann McGregor and military infantryman Joe Monteith.
‘Glee’ Star Cory Monteith Found Dead: A Tortured Talent Gone Too Soon|Marlow Stern|July 14, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Before McIntyre took on the show, he had the slender build of an average bloke, with the approachable good looks of Ewan McGregor.
Spartacus Hero Liam McIntyre’s Unlikely Rise into the Role|Adam Auriemma|January 27, 2012|DAILY BEAST
With Beginners, which also stars Ewan McGregor, it seems Plummer has come full circle.
Christopher Plummer's Depths|Lorenza Muñoz|June 2, 2011|DAILY BEAST

Ewan McGregor spent a few quiet days at home with Morris while the actor was preparing for the role.
The Man Who Fell for 'King Con'|Gina Piccalo|December 1, 2010|DAILY BEAST
The spirit of the McGregor clan, though much diluted and subdued by town living, brought Sandy down from a three-legged stool.
Greyfriars Bobby|Eleanor Atkinson
Two-and-twenty years ago, Sandy McGregor worked as a day-laborer in a shipyard, at three and sixpence per day.
A Changed Heart|May Agnes Fleming
Now, Mr. Alexander McGregor is a ship-builder, and has an income of ten thousand gold dollars per year.
A Changed Heart|May Agnes Fleming
The young gentleman nodded, and was turning away, but Mrs. McGregor recalled him.
A Changed Heart|May Agnes Fleming
Val introduced the captain directly, and Mrs. McGregor breathed freely again.
A Changed Heart|May Agnes Fleming