Quincy
Americannoun
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Josiah, 1744–75, American patriot and writer.
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a city in E Massachusetts, near Boston.
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a city in W Illinois, on the Mississippi.
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a male given name.
Example Sentences
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He made portraits of visitors like John Adams, and his son John Quincy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
But as the mayor of Quincy has explained, these figures weren’t chosen for any religious reason but because of their long association with firefighters and police.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
Quincy Hearn of Notre Dame is at 10.52.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026
New Order went on to have huge success in the US, being signed by Quincy Jones and playing the Hollywood Bowl.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
It’s in our May meeting, just after Coach P. tells me and Legend and Quincy that we are in the starting lineup next season, when Este says: “I need to talk to you about something.”
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
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