McKean
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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In a tribute last week, Michael McKean, Curry's co-star in the 1985 comedy whodunit Clue, said that the ailing actor had been in a "grim physical state".
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
Messrs. McKean and Bennett argue that the bicentennial celebrations succeeded in restoring national unity and optimism.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health vice-president for policy, Dr Mike McKean, says the bill must be brought in "without further delay".
From BBC ● Jan. 7, 2026
When the public turned out for Spinal Tap on tour, Mr. McKean says, “we were pretending to be a real band and they were pretending to be our real fans.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2025
From that time Judge McKean was hailed as one of the boldest champions of Freedom—one of the ablest defenders of his country's Rights.
From Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution by L. Carroll Judson
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