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Mallon

American

[mal-uhn] / ˈmæl ən /

noun

Mary Typhoid Mary, 1869?–1938, U.S. cook, born in Ireland: known immune carrier of typhoid fever who infected many with the disease, institutionalized in 1914.

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“Retirees are living longer and spending more of their nest egg,” Mallon said.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 13, 2026

“Mom and dad might live in a small house and not be rich on paper,” Mallon said.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 13, 2026

As the Games kicked off on Friday, around 40 Russian-born athletes were set to compete for other nations, according to a tally by Olympic historian Bill Mallon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

Jacob's mother Samantha Mallon says: "Any raise in the money is welcome, but it's still so far short of what we need and it's not addressing the safeguarding issues."

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2025

I took another step, seeing Granny Mallon, her pipe in one hand.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff

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