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McGregor

British  
/ məkˈɡrɛɡər /

noun

  1. 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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The general feeling was that if McGregor was to win he would need to land an early knockout blow and he clearly felt that was his best route to victory too.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

McGregor came out of the gate with a couple of high kicks but missed on both occasions and ended up on the canvas.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

“There is absolute truth to that,” said McGregor, explaining that “when oceanic temperatures are warmer, the marine layer is weaker.”

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 18, 2026

Big personalities like Rousey and Conor McGregor helped him do it: both great fighters in their own right, both polarizing entertainers capable of generating big headlines.

From Slate Jun. 14, 2026

Mrs. McGregor always had dried spit in the corner of her mouth, but she was a very patient woman and she was a truthful person.

From "Louisiana's Way Home" by Kate DiCamillo

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