McPherson

American  

[muhk-fur-suhn, -feer-] / məkˈfɜr sən, -ˈfɪər- /

noun

1. Aimee Semple 1890–1944, U.S. evangelist, born in Canada.

2. a town in central Kansas.

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McPherson British  

/ məcˈfɜːsən /

noun

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

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Example Sentences

"In our most recent study, many healthy embryos were still able to form even when fertilized under these conditions. This gives us hope that reproducing in space may one day be possible," said Dr. McPherson.

From Science Daily

Lewis received 56% of the vote in a first ballot victory, defeating member of parliament Heather McPherson and three other candidates.

From BBC

And then there was Aimee Semple McPherson, the “lady preacher” who founded the Angelus Temple in Echo Park.

From Los Angeles Times

This marvelous biography of Aimee Semple McPherson reasserts her vital place in Los Angeles’ history.

From Los Angeles Times

He’d recently worked with Conor McPherson on “Girl From the North Country,” a fictional interpretation of Bob Dylan’s song catalog, and thought the playwright might be interested.

From Los Angeles Times