Marciano

American

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

noun

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

Marciano British

/ ˌmɑːsɪˈænəʊ, -ˈɑːnəʊ /

noun

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.”

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“I mean it’s just what you did, it’s just what everyone did,” he told Rob Marciano at the time.

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Founded in 1981 by the Marciano brothers, Guess makes jeans, accessories and other apparel sourced from more than 20 countries, with one-third of its products coming out of China, according to a regulatory filing.

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An immersive exhibition at the Marciano Art Foundation is coming too.

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Adding to the tumult, ABC News lost another veteran talent last week when meteorologist Rob Marciano was fired over alleged behavioral issues in the workplace.

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