McGwire

[ muh-gwahyuhr ]

/ məˈgwaɪər /

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noun

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

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How to use McGwire in a sentence

The writers have already turned down borderline candidates like Mark McGwire and Jeff Bagwell.
Roger Clemens Deserves a Place in Baseball’s Hall of Fame|Jon Pessah|June 21, 2012|DAILY BEAST
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

If Barry Bonds is going to trial for steroid use and perjuring himself before a grand jury, why not Mark McGwire?
Barry Bonds' Federal Steroids Case Was a Travesty|Buzz Bissinger|April 3, 2011|DAILY BEAST
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, who had stationed herself at the street door, suddenly cried out, "They are coming!"
The Cottage of Delight|Will N. Harben
John met Mrs. McGwire outside as the carriage was disappearing down the street.
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

British Dictionary definitions for McGwire

McGwire

/ (məˈɡwaɪə) /

noun

Mark (David). born 1963, US baseball player

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