McCoy
Americannoun
noun
noun
Etymology
Origin of McCoy
First recorded in 1880–85; also Mackay, McKie, the clear McCoy (of liquor); of uncertain origin; hypothesized identifications with Mackay, a Scottish clan, and Kid McCoy, nickname of U.S. boxer Norman Selby (1873–1940), are unsubstantiated
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Martinsen finished with 18 points, Brandon McCoy had 13 points and Maxi Adams had 12 points.
From Los Angeles Times
More important is Sierra Canyon’s depth, which was put on display with seven minutes left in the fourth quarter after McDonald’s All-American McCoy picked up his fourth foul and went to the bench with a 45-39 lead.
From Los Angeles Times
No Brandon McCoy because of foul trouble no problem.
From Los Angeles Times
McCoy answered that he’s “starving” for a state championship in the postgame news conference, which made his coach smile.
From Los Angeles Times
Buffalo, N.Y., native Kelly McCoy had been struggling to make ends meet on her $80,000 salary as an insurance analyst until she moved to Albania in the summer of 2024 to take advantage of its American visa.
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