McMahon

British

/ məkˈmɑːən /

noun

Sir William. 1908–88, Australian statesman; prime minister of Australia (1971–72)

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The government’s August 2025 memo at the center of the legal battle directed Education Secretary Linda McMahon to get more information from colleges to “provide adequate transparency into admissions.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

"Now 36 years later, they finally pulled themselves together... and its cancelled again," said McMahon, who was due to be presenting.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

"We are an incredibly close and connected community," executive director Stephen McMahon said.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

Appeared in the February 2, 2026, print edition as 'Notable & Quotable: McMahon'.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026

The McMahon Bill excluded the military from control of atomic energy, except as the technology was directly applicable to weapons, propulsion, and other military needs.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

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