McQueen
- Alexander . 1969–2011, British fashion designer and master tailor.
- Steve. 1930–80, US film actor, noted for his portrayal of tough characters
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Examples from the Web for mcqueen
Contemporary Examples
Past winning artists generally were either complete outsiders (McQueen) or divisive figures in the art world.
This year McQueen picked up three Oscars (including best picture) for his third motion picture 12 Years A Slave.
Then McQueen, who can come across as quite intense and dour, magnificently, jumped up and down.
McQueen may have realized that that, too, yields a kind of artiness that distracts.
She looked stunning in a green McQueen gown at the BBC's sports personality of the year award.
Historical Examples
“Faith, and the luck is all with us this day,” said Mr McQueen.
The Irish TwinsLucy Fitch Perkins
Mr McQueen was a thrifty man, and got his supply of turf early in the season.
The Irish TwinsLucy Fitch Perkins
"Faix, and it'll be by Mrs. Odell's leave, then," says Mrs. McQueen.
Guy Kenmore's Wife and The Rose and the LilyMrs. Alex McVeigh Miller
“None of your virtuous airs, McQueen,” said Mr. Duthie, hotly.
The Little MinisterJ. M. Barrie
McQueen was no longer stamping through the room, red and furious.
The Little MinisterJ. M. Barrie
Word Origin and History for mcqueen
McQueen
Irish surname, from Gaelic Mac Shuibhne "son of Suibhne," literally "pleasant."
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