Marcia

[ mahr-shuh ]

/ ˈmɑr ʃə /

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a female given name: from a Latin word meaning “warlike.”

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“Was” is used for the indicative past tense of “to be,” and “were” is only used for the subjunctive past tense.

But some pretty conservative legislators voted yes (Marco Rubio and David Vitter in the Senate, Marcia Blackburn in the House).
America United on Syria, for Now|Michael Tomasky|September 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
How great would it be if Michaela Watkins or Marcia Gay Harden was nominated for the canceled Trophy Wife?
Emmys 2014: Who Will and Who Should Be Nominated|Kevin Fallon|July 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The character was retired when voice actress Marcia Wallace died.
‘Family Guy’ Killed Off Brian Last Night. It Was the Right Move.|Kevin Fallon|November 25, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The show really jumps back and forth through time this season, flashing back to the arbitration scenes with Marcia Gay Harden.
Jeff Daniels on the Most Explosive Episode of ‘The Newsroom’ Yet|Marlow Stern|August 26, 2013|DAILY BEAST

I suspect that this is Big Pharma critic Marcia Angell's mental model.
Searching for Miracles|Megan McArdle|December 10, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Helen on her part looked up to Aunt Marcia with deep admiration, and meant to be just like her when she was grown.
The Story of the Big Front Door|Mary Finley Leonard
"Louise, you should never promise to visit people till you know something about them," said Aunt Marcia reprovingly.
The Story of the Big Front Door|Mary Finley Leonard
I am going in directly, I am, indeed, Aunt Marcia; but please don't make the boys get up till they are sure it is quite dead.
The Story of the Big Front Door|Mary Finley Leonard
Aunt Marcia said it was a great compliment to such a little girl, and that she must wear her white silk dress.
The Story of the Big Front Door|Mary Finley Leonard
Miss Marcia is a good woman and kind-hearted, but she ain't any gift at managin' children, and that's the truth.
The Story of the Big Front Door|Mary Finley Leonard