McPherson

[ muhk-fur-suhn, -feer- ]

/ məkˈfɜr sən, -ˈfɪər- /

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noun

Aimee Sem·ple

[sem-puhl], /ˈsɛm pəl/, 1890–1944, U.S. evangelist, born in Canada.

a town in central Kansas.

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Words nearby McPherson

m-commerce, MCP, McPartland, McPartlin, McPhee, McPherson, MCPO, MCPS, McQueen, M.C.R., McRae

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How to use McPherson in a sentence

McPherson said their dog was more of a family member than a pet.
Coping with a pet’s accidental death — especially when you blame yourself|Gavin Jenkins|April 23, 2021|Washington Post
He is a coauthor on the Communications Biology paper who has mentored both McPherson and Smith.
How kelp forests off California are responding to an urchin takeover|Anushree Dave|March 29, 2021|Science News
In her 100 percent remote consulting firm, McPherson encourages new hires to make 10-minute appointments with five colleagues during their first week — and nudges current employees to make a point of welcoming the new people.
Worried about meeting coworkers at your new all-remote job? Here are some tips.|Karla Miller|February 25, 2021|Washington Post
You got back-cover blurbs on your new book from James McPherson, Amanda Foreman, and Doris Kearns Goodwin.
What Lincoln Could Teach Fox News|Scott Porch|November 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Though Lincoln was an amateur on the subject of war, McPherson believes he was our greatest war leader.
The Best Books on President Lincoln|Allen Barra|February 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In a series of award-winning plays Conor McPherson has shocked theatergoers.
The Haunted Stage: Conor McPherson on His Plays|Ronald K. Fried|January 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This time, McPherson achieves his haunting effects in different ways.
The Haunted Stage: Conor McPherson on His Plays|Ronald K. Fried|January 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I began my conversation with McPherson by asking what inspired The Night Alive.
The Haunted Stage: Conor McPherson on His Plays|Ronald K. Fried|January 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Van McPherson kept this house from 1836 to 1842, and made money in it.
The Old Pike|Thomas B. Searight
In a short time the head of McPherson's column came up, went into camp, and we spent the night in Decatur.
The Memoirs of General W. T. Sherman, Complete|William T. Sherman
McPherson had startled Johnston in his fancied security, but had not done the full measure of his work.
The Memoirs of General W. T. Sherman, Complete|William T. Sherman
McPherson's attacking column fought up the face of the lesser Kenesaw, but could not reach the summit.
The Memoirs of General W. T. Sherman, Complete|William T. Sherman
But it first became necessary to settle the important question of who should succeed General McPherson?
The Memoirs of General W. T. Sherman, Complete|William T. Sherman

British Dictionary definitions for McPherson

McPherson

/ (məcˈfɜːsən) /

noun

Conor. born 1971, Irish playwright and theatre director; his plays include The Weir (1997) and Port Authority (2001)

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