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McKean

British  
/ məˈkiːn /

noun

  1. Tom. born 1963, Scottish athlete: European 800 metres gold medallist (1990)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Dr McKean said the new act was "an important step towards protecting children from nicotine addiction, but it must not be seen as a one-and-done solution".

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026

As is the case throughout, the questioners—the chairman, played with snide malice by Michael McKean, is flanked by two “investigators”—are pious, bullying and laughably disingenuous.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 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

While wins over Demsey McKean and Whyte were impressive, the general consensus is Itauma still needs to prove he can swim in deep waters.

From BBC ● Mar. 28, 2026

Judge McKean then sat down under his own fig tree to enjoy the full fruition of the comforts resulting from his faithful labors in the cause of equal rights.

From Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution by L. Carroll Judson

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