Francisco

[ fran-sis-koh; Spanish frahn-sees-kaw, -thees- ]

/ frænˈsɪs koʊ; Spanish frɑnˈsis kɔ, -ˈθis- /

noun

a male given name, Spanish form of Francis.

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Which of the options below is the best punctuation for the sentence? It__s your turn to pick the movie __ but your sister gets to pick the board game we _ re going to play.

Its your turn to pick the movie but your sister gets to pick the board game we’re going to play.

It’s your turn to pick the movie but your sister gets to pick the board game were going to play.

It’s your turn to pick the movie, but your sister gets to pick the board game we’re going to play.

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Example sentences from the Web for francisco

Francisco is one of the people whose life will likely change.
The Immigrants Obama Left Out|Caitlin Dickson|November 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Francisco Goldman has written eloquently about the death of his wife.
Mexico City: Francisco Goldman’s Other Lost Love|Jason Berry|September 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Francisco Costa delivered a similar performance at Calvin Klein, presenting a collection that was 85% knitwear.
Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren, & Calvin Klein New York Fashion Week|Erin Cunningham|February 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And Francisco refused repeated calls for more information about his report.
The Strange and Mysterious Death of Mrs. Jerry Lee Lewis|Richard Ben Cramer|January 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Francisco insisted at the meeting that Shawn herself must have taken the methadone.
The Strange and Mysterious Death of Mrs. Jerry Lee Lewis|Richard Ben Cramer|January 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Francisco Alvarez of the sunny plains wished that it would stop.
The Free Rangers|Joseph A. Altsheler
That paper was lost, yet it was known that he had named Francisco de Sa, then commanding in Goa, as his provisional successor.
A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels, Volume VI|Robert Kerr
Francisco willingly assented, and they rode up to the door around which a swarm of dirty, half naked children sat on the ground.
Francisco Our Little Argentine Cousin|Eva Cannon Brooks
Thus, even Francisco's talents could not have advanced him in the world, unless they had been united to integrity.
The Parent's Assistant|Maria Edgeworth
Wishing to spare his favourite as much as possible, he merely asked Francisco whether he had lent Jos any money.
Popular Tales|Madame Guizot