McGwire

[ muh-gwahyuh r ]

/ məˈgwaɪər /

noun

Mark David,born 1963, U.S. baseball player.

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Example sentences from the Web for mcgwire

A budding rookie pitcher went up to McGwire at one point and suggested they go to dinner together.
Barry Bonds' Federal Steroids Case Was a Travesty|Buzz Bissinger|April 3, 2011|DAILY BEAST
But McGwire, unlike Bonds, played journalists like the marionettes they are.
Barry Bonds' Federal Steroids Case Was a Travesty|Buzz Bissinger|April 3, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Yes, McGwire did finally fess up during an interview with Bob Costas in 2010.
Barry Bonds' Federal Steroids Case Was a Travesty|Buzz Bissinger|April 3, 2011|DAILY BEAST
In truth, McGwire could be aloof and arrogant in the clubhouse.
Barry Bonds' Federal Steroids Case Was a Travesty|Buzz Bissinger|April 3, 2011|DAILY BEAST

"I suppose this might do for the little girl," suggested Mrs. McGwire, affably.
The Cottage of Delight|Will N. Harben
Mrs. McGwire was helping in the kitchen, and Betty joined her and became a waitress herself.
The Cottage of Delight|Will N. Harben
Mrs. McGwire was there, hemming sheets for the house, and was deeply touched by his act.
The Cottage of Delight|Will N. Harben
"I'm very proud of my son," Mrs. McGwire said, looking after the boy with beaming eyes.
The Cottage of Delight|Will N. Harben
"You have been a godsend to us all, Mr. Trott," Mrs. McGwire declared.
The Cottage of Delight|Will N. Harben

British Dictionary definitions for mcgwire

McGwire

/ (məˈɡwaɪə) /

noun

Mark (David). born 1963, US baseball player

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