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Marciano

American  
[mahr-see-ah-noh, -an-oh] / ˌmɑr siˈɑ noʊ, -ˈæn oʊ /

noun

  1. Rocky Rocco Francis Marchegiano, 1924–69, U.S. boxer: world heavyweight champion 1952–56.


Marciano British  
/ ˌmɑːsɪˈænəʊ, -ˈɑːnəʊ /

noun

  1. Rocky. original name Rocco Francis Marchegiano 1923–69, US heavyweight boxer; world heavyweight champion, 1952–56

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She never had a physical affair with Marciano Brunette of “Vanderpump Villa,” though their emotional affair was a big part of the third season of “Mormon Wives.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Under the terms of the deal, the company’s co-founders Maurice and Paul Marciano, as well as chief executive Carlos Alberini, will own 49% of its intellectual property.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 20, 2025

Its founders, Valentina Gonzalez and Andreea Petrescu, tell the BBC they were approached by Guess's co-founder, Paul Marciano, on Instagram and were asked to create an AI model as part of the brand's summer campaign.

From BBC • Jul. 26, 2025

By then, Ka had self-released four albums, collaborated with “Shadowboxin’” rapper GZA, taught himself to produce his own music, shot his own videos and connected with rapper-producer Roc Marciano.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2024

Item, for G. Burnet's letter to Jus populi and for   the Tragi comedy of Marciano, 9 pence.

From Publications of the Scottish History Society, Volume 36 Journals of Sir John Lauder Lord Fountainhall with His Observations on Public Affairs and Other Memoranda 1665-1676 by Fountainhall, John Lauder, Lord

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