Marcus
Americannoun
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Saint. Also died a.d. 336, pope 336.
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a male given name.
Etymology
Origin of Marcus
< Latin Mārcus < *māwortkos pertaining to *Māwort-s Mars
Example Sentences
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“Nights like this can change the trajectory for teams and players,” guard Marcus Smart said.
From Los Angeles Times
Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho both came through the United's youth ranks, although the latter was at Atletico Madrid before moving to Manchester as a 16-year-old in 2020.
From BBC
Deandre Ayton had 13 points and eight rebounds and Marcus Smart had 10 points and played his usual stellar defense, picking up four steals.
From Los Angeles Times
George Furbank was expected to come in at full-back, but instead Marcus Smith and Elliot Daly are thought to be in the running to supplant Freddie Steward.
From BBC
One of the most exciting plays happened in the first quarter when Marcus Smart dived for a loose ball and, while prone on his back, passed to James.
From Los Angeles Times
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