Marcos

[ mahr-kohs ]

/ ˈmɑr koʊs /

noun

Ferdinand E(d·ra·lin) [ed-ruh-lin] /ˈɛd rə lɪn/,1917–1989, Philippine political leader: president 1965–86.

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Example sentences from the Web for marcos

Eventually, in the early hours of Thursday, fewer than twenty MARCOS out of a team of 1000 arrived.
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As “dissidents,” Antonio Michel and Marcos Maiquel were ripe targets for the government.
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Following a trial, Antonio Michel was sentenced to two years in prison and Marcos Maiquel to three.
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Marcos, having robbed the Philippines for more than two decades, even managed to take the money with him.
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There, Marcos was recognized as his civil partner and granted a visa and work permit.
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The royal decree having been issued, the archbishop yielded, and absolved the said auditor, Marcos Çapatta.
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She returned to the spot where Marcos had first discovered her, behind his chair.
The Velvet Glove|Henry Seton Merriman
"I will kiss your hand when it comes through," answered Marcos.
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"Or as little," suggested Marcos, who was looking out of the window.
The Velvet Glove|Henry Seton Merriman
Marcos went in, his spurred heels clanking loudly in the half-empty house.
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British Dictionary definitions for marcos

Marcos

/ (ˈmɑːkɒs) /

noun

Ferdinand (Edralin). 1917–89, Filipino statesman; president of the Philippines from 1965; deposed and exiled in 1986

his wife, Imelda (Remedios Visitacion Trinidad Romualdez). born 1929, Filipino politician; governor of Manila (1976–86); notorious for her profligacy as first lady

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