McPherson

[ muhk-fur-suhn, -feer- ]

noun

1. Aimee Sem·ple [sem, -p, uh, l], 1890–1944, U.S. evangelist, born in Canada.
2. a town in central Kansas.

McPherson

/ məcˈfɜːsən /

noun

1. McPhersonConor1971MIrishWRITING: playwrightTHEATRE: theatre director Conor. born 1971, Irish playwright and theatre director; his plays include The Weir (1997) and Port Authority (2001)

Example Sentences

McPherson is both a microcosm of — and a driving force behind — NFL kickers’ special showing in these playoffs.

From FiveThirtyEight

McPherson said their dog was more of a family member than a pet.

From Washington Post

He is a coauthor on the Communications Biology paper who has mentored both McPherson and Smith.

From 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.

From Washington Post

You got back-cover blurbs on your new book from James McPherson, Amanda Foreman, and Doris Kearns Goodwin.

From The Daily Beast

Though Lincoln was an amateur on the subject of war, McPherson believes he was our greatest war leader.

From The Daily Beast

In a series of award-winning plays Conor McPherson has shocked theatergoers.

From The Daily Beast

This time, McPherson achieves his haunting effects in different ways.

From The Daily Beast

I began my conversation with McPherson by asking what inspired The Night Alive.

From The Daily Beast

Van McPherson kept this house from 1836 to 1842, and made money in it.

From Project Gutenberg

In a short time the head of McPherson's column came up, went into camp, and we spent the night in Decatur.

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McPherson had startled Johnston in his fancied security, but had not done the full measure of his work.

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McPherson's attacking column fought up the face of the lesser Kenesaw, but could not reach the summit.

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But it first became necessary to settle the important question of who should succeed General McPherson?

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