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McHenry

American  
[muhk-hen-ree, muh-ken-] / məkˈhɛn ri, məˈkɛn- /

noun

  1. a town in NE Illinois.

  2. Fort. Fort McHenry.


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The punching bag for senators opposed to prediction markets was former U.S. representative Patrick McHenry, a senior advisor to a prediction market lobbying organization funded by firms like Kalshi.

From Barron's May 20, 2026

"There are lots of pressures on young people at this particular point in time, and I include in that mobile phones and digital technology," says headteacher John McHenry.

From BBC Mar. 4, 2026

McHenry, a case that’s about to be heard by the 5th U.S.

From Slate Feb. 24, 2025

"Congresswoman Maxine Waters will negotiate across the aisle to pass the stablecoin package she worked on with former House Financial Services Chair Patrick McHenry," Mesidor said.

From Salon Jan. 8, 2025

Mr. McHenry, Secretary of War in both cabinets, was undoubtedly an honorable and well-disposed gentleman.

From Inquiry Into the Origin and Course of Political Parties in the United States by Van Buren, Martin

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