McNamara

American

[mak-nuh-mar-uh] / ˈmæk nəˌmær ə /

noun

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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“The GLP-1 opportunity for us is around supporting consumers on GLP-1s and treating side effects,” McNamara said in an interview.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

It’s nominally about former Defense Secretary Robert McNamara and the Vietnam War, but Rhodes clearly intends the contemporary resonance:

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

Barrister Andrew McNamara said the council was "committed to learning and improving" following the breach.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

Author Michelle McNamara a decade ago helped revive interest in a serial killer who stalked parts of California in the 1970s and 1980s.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

He was hoping to convince colleagues to join him in asking McNamara some tough questions.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin

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