Calvert
Americannoun
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Charles 3rd Baron Baltimore, 1637–1715, English colonial administrator in America: governor (1661–75) and proprietor (1675–89) of Maryland (grandson of George Calvert).
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Sir George 1st Baron Baltimore, c1580–1632, British statesman: founder of the colony of Maryland.
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his son Leonard, 1606–47, first colonial governor of Maryland 1634–47.
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Sir George, 1st Baron Baltimore. ?1580–1632, English statesman; founder of the colony of Maryland
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his son, Leonard. 1606–47, English statesman; first colonial governor of Maryland (1634–47)
Example Sentences
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The money is still missing, and the fallout is rippling through the tourist enclave of about 4,300 year-rounders, reports Scott Calvert.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
"Peng and colleagues' encounter with a vast fossil graveyard is a truly unique discovery," Stephen J Godfrey of the Calvert Marine Museum wrote in Nature.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
Calvert for years has advocated for immigration reform, which he says must begin with controlling the U.S.-Mexico border to prevent people from entering illegally.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
Calvert also voted in favor of the bill.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
The grand prize winner, Filbert Dewbury from Calvert High School, stood as proud as a peacock next to his winning shot.
From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai
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