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McCoy

[muh-koi] / məˈkɔɪ /


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All are fragile and unique, and nothing should get wet, said John McCoy, a thermal protection specialist who worked on Discovery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

“Children need to feel good about their environment, because that’s all part of their mental health,” McCoy said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Banknotes were merely promises to pay money, i.e., credit, not the monetary real McCoy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Organiser Laura McCoy, who is MNH's curator of natural history, said while people could access lots of information online, "launching a website is a little bit boring".

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

The job done, Heyser banked north and brought his plane in for a smooth landing at McCoy Air Force Base in Florida.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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