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McCartney

[ muh-kahrt-nee ]

noun

  1. (Sir) (James) Paul, born 1942, English singer, songwriter, and bass guitarist for the Beatles.


McCartney

/ əˈɑːٲɪ /

noun

  1. McCartneySir Paul1942MEnglishMUSIC: rock musicianMUSIC: songwriter Sir Paul. born 1942, English rock musician and songwriter; member of the Beatles (1961–70); leader of Wings (1971–81). His recordings include Band on the Run (1973), "Mull of Kintyre" (1977), Flowers in the Dirt (1989), and Driving Rain (2001)
  2. McCartneyStella1971FBritishARTS AND CRAFTS: fashion designer his daughter, Stella . born 1971, British fashion designer.
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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McCartney’s shattered portrayal, blurring the line between victim and violator, elicits our sympathy without ever asking for it.

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But he said McCartney was a tougher portrayal to nail – especially when the man himself is a tough critic.

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Theresa May is known for her love of fashion and received gifts from designers including Stella McCartney but in accordance with government rules she paid for items she wanted to keep.

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On the one hand, Leslie provides elegant readings of a host of Lennon and McCartney classics.

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His new book, “John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs,” is, astonishingly, one of the few to offer a detailed narrative of John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s partnership.

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McCarthy, Joseph R.McCauley