Marcus
Americannoun
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Saint. Also died a.d. 336, pope 336.
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a male given name.
Etymology
Origin of Marcus
< Latin Mārcus < *māwortkos pertaining to *Māwort-s Mars
Example Sentences
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Marcus Rashford's World Cup ended with a considered and thoughtful social media post, issued in the aftermath of England's amazing 6-4 third-place play-off victory over France in Miami.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
But there has been an increasing number of randomized, controlled trials—a more scientifically rigorous method—in recent years showing that coffee consumption can be beneficial for heart health, Marcus said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
Scientists are still trying to figure out why the caffeine in coffee may help the heart, Marcus said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
Marcus Smith's try in the corner came with number eight Joaquin Oviedo in the sin-bin, before Santiago Carreras joined his team-mate on the sidelines for 10 minutes.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
I cried so hard when I heard the judge name Marcus “not guilty.”
From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks
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