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Macmillan in a sentence

Macmillan meaning

A surname of Scottish origin.

Using Macmillan

  • The main meaning on this page is: A surname of Scottish origin.
  • In the example corpus, macmillan often appears in combinations such as: macmillan cancer, macmillan and, to macmillan.

Context around Macmillan

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 22 words
  • Position in the sentence: 5 start, 12 middle, 3 end
  • Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

scott 2× keith 2× harold 2× helping 1× george 1× daniel 1× ross 1× although 1× toronto 1× collier 1×

Often after:

cancer 5× today 1× work 1× returned 1× fund 1× publishing 1× canada 1× coffee 1× pass 1× hospice 1×

Sentence patterns with Macmillan

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

desired to macmillan cancer support 2× after macmillan s death 1× aid of macmillan cancer support 1× and collier macmillan canada 169 1× and george macmillan were still 1× and keith macmillan will be 1× and keith macmillan work shifts 1× and ross macmillan returned for 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

family flowers only 4× donations in lieu 2× a few weeks 1× after macmillan s 1× andy macdonald and 1× but three years 1×

Common sentence endings:

macmillan cancer support 2× and cancer research 1× at the service 1× be a factor 1× bridgend cf33 6db 1× canada 169 188 1×

Words around Macmillan

Just before it in the word index:

macmichael 3 macmerry 2 macmath 3 macmaster 8 macmanus 12 macmahons 2

Just after it in the word index:

macmillian 3 macmoray 3 macmullan 5 macmullen 26 macmullin 2 macmurray 13

Similar in corpus frequency:

alterations 325 assortment 325 bushes 325 caf 325 comedians 325 continuum 325

Corpus analysis for Macmillan

  • In this selection, "macmillan" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 22 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, scott, keith, harold, cancer, today and work stand out and add context to how "macmillan" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include desired to macmillan cancer support and after macmillan s death. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "macmillan" sits close to words such as alterations, assortment and bushes, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with macmillan

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

Family flowers only, donations in lieu to Macmillan and Cancer Research. (11 words)

Scott MacMillan should return, but Matt Rippon and Keith MacMillan will be missing. (13 words)

New York and Toronto: Macmillan Publishing Company and Collier Macmillan Canada. 169–188. (13 words)

Longer example sentences

A few weeks ago, Macmillan, 39, walked into an East York ice cream parlour with her three kids and did a double take when she saw the distinctive pale yellow, sky blue and soft purple swirl in the freezer. (39 words)

For example, Gary McKerracher won’t be available for the first couple of games of the season while Scott MacMillan and Keith MacMillan work shifts so their work commitments will be a factor. (33 words)

Luckily, we found out about npower’s Macmillan Fund - I wasn’t aware but Macmillan is working with npower to support people living with cancer who are struggling to keep warm. (31 words)

Example sentences (20)

I can get out of bed and think ‘I’m helping Macmillan today’ and then Macmillan can help improve the quality of people’s lives.

For example, Gary McKerracher won’t be available for the first couple of games of the season while Scott MacMillan and Keith MacMillan work shifts so their work commitments will be a factor.

Oban Celtic had Peter Currie and Rory Bruce back but Ally McKerracher and George MacMillan were still out, while Lewis Mcphee, Daniel MacMillan and John Douglas were unable to travel.

Andy MacDonald and Ross MacMillan returned for Oban Celtic although MacMillan’s eye injury meant he didn’t finish the match.

Luckily, we found out about npower’s Macmillan Fund - I wasn’t aware but Macmillan is working with npower to support people living with cancer who are struggling to keep warm.

Scott MacMillan should return, but Matt Rippon and Keith MacMillan will be missing.

After Macmillan's death in 1986 Powell said "Macmillan was a Whig, not a Tory..

New York and Toronto: Macmillan Publishing Company and Collier Macmillan Canada. 169–188.

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This report favoured Harold Macmillan and helped to secure Macmillan the premiership in January 1957.

A few weeks ago, Macmillan, 39, walked into an East York ice cream parlour with her three kids and did a double take when she saw the distinctive pale yellow, sky blue and soft purple swirl in the freezer.

After more than 16 years and 1,000 races, fundraiser John Burkhill has reached his £1m target for Macmillan Cancer Support in memory of his wife.

But three years before John Profumo resigned in disgrace from Harold Macmillan's government, the then War Secretary was being urged to confront the Queen.

Community Arts Centre: Events - Macmillan Coffee Morning, Saturday 14 October 10am-12 noon in the Studio.

Donations in lieu, if desired, to MacMillan Cancer Support for which a plate will be provided at the Service.

Donations in lieu of flowers if desired to Macmillan Cancer Support c/o Gareth and Rhodri Howell of E Esaias & Son Funeral Directors, 39 Bridge Street, Kenfig Hill, Bridgend CF33 6DB.

Earlier in the season at Boundary West we drilled the best hole in 72 years of exploration anywhere at the Macmillan Pass project.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Macmillan Cancer Support.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu to Macmillan and Cancer Research.

Family flowers only please, a retiring collection will be taken at the end of the service in aid of MacMillan Cancer Support.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired are preferred to Douglas Macmillan Hospice in memory of Neil.

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Common combinations with macmillan

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "macmillan" in a sentence?
An example: "I can get out of bed and think ‘I’m helping Macmillan today’ and then Macmillan can help improve the quality of people’s lives." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "macmillan" from authentic English texts.
What does "macmillan" mean?
Macmillan means: A surname of Scottish origin.
How many example sentences with "macmillan" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains at least 10+ example sentences with "macmillan", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.