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Joanna (Clare). born 1959, British concert pianist and broadcaster; recordings include the "crossover" album Play (2001)

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Words nearby MacGregor

maceral, macerate, maceration, macfarlane, Macgillicuddy's Reeks, MacGregor, MacGuffin, mach, Machabees, Machado, Machado de Assiz

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How to use MacGregor in a sentence

In this context, and at this time, the action by Neil MacGregor and his Trustees might seem not merely naïve, but irresponsible.
Britain Has Lost Its Marbles: Elgin Loan Will Appease Putin|Geoffrey Robertson|December 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
MacGregor convinced many to invest in, and hundreds to even move to, his fictional micro-nation.
So You Want to Rule a Kingdom? A Wacky History of One-Man Nations|Nina Strochlic|July 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
As Neil MacGregor, director of The British Museum, says, “The Japanese paint the pleasures of sex like nobody else.”
Shunga: Sex And Pleasure In Japanese Art Opens in London|Chloë Ashby|October 4, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Macgregor sees nothing special about Petraeus, except that he may be more articulate and persuasive than his fellow four-stars.
Behind David Petraeus' CIA Detour|Jamie McIntyre|May 6, 2011|DAILY BEAST

So says Pulitzer Prize-winning historian James MacGregor Burns in his timely new book, Packing the Court.
Is the Supreme Court Unconstitutional?|Jonathan Blitzer|July 14, 2009|DAILY BEAST
If we could only have Macgregor here with his schooner, you would hear of no more troubles in Samoa.
The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 25 (of 25)|Robert Louis Stevenson
“Unless ye were born deaf, Mr. Macgregor, ye will have heard a good deal more than that,” says Alan.
The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 10 (of 25)|Robert Louis Stevenson
Just as he was about to leave he heard a deep groan, and turning round, saw Macgregor fall to the ground.
The Wild Man of the West|R.M. Ballantyne
Macgregor, or rather Obadiah Marston, opened his eyes but once after that, and seemed as if he wished to speak.
The Wild Man of the West|R.M. Ballantyne
MacGregor figured out my menu for me a week ahead, the day he left: "Anyhow, you'll only last a week," he joked.
Tramping on Life|Harry Kemp