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McNair

American  
[muhk-nair] / məkˈnɛər /

noun

  1. Lesley James, 1883–1944, U.S. army officer.


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Northern Ireland will be without Ali McCann, Ruairi McConville, Paddy McNair and Bailey Peacock-Farrell for the game in Wales, and O'Neill did suggest he would make changes to his starting team.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

McNair likened the standstill to the Spiderman meme in which everyone points fingers at each other.

From Barron's • Nov. 19, 2025

It will not be a miracle cure, McNair said, but it could push governments and markets to improve data and transparency.

From Barron's • Nov. 19, 2025

Clinical director Colin McNair said it was “without a doubt” making a difference to national waiting times.

From BBC • May 28, 2024

I was pouring ketchup on my hash browns when Will walked in like one of the zombies McNair hunted.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan