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McNamara

American  
[mak-nuh-mar-uh] / ˈmæk nəˌmær ə /

noun

  1. Robert Strange, 1916–2009, U.S. business executive and government official: Secretary of Defense 1961–68; president of World Bank 1968–81.


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Maryland Bishop McNamara 57, Ontario Christian 55: The Lady Knights suffered their first defeat after 21 consecutive victories at the Hoophall Classic in Massachusetts.

From Los Angeles Times

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From Los Angeles Times

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From Los Angeles Times

A U.S. diplomatic and security delegation led by chargé d’affaires John McNamara traveled to Venezuela on Friday to conduct logistical and technical evaluations for a possible reopening of the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

John McNamara, the top US diplomat in neighboring Colombia, and other personnel "traveled to Caracas to conduct an initial assessment for a potential phased resumption of operations," a US official said on customary condition of anonymity.

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