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Marlboro

American  
[mahrl-bur-oh, -buhr-oh] / ˈmɑrl bɜr oʊ, -bʌr oʊ /

noun

  • Marlboros
    plural
  1. a city in E Massachusetts.

  2. (lowercase) a twisted, usually iced cruller, combining strands of plain and chocolate dough.


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As a multiple of expected earnings, Pernod Ricard’s shares are now cheaper than those of British American Tobacco and Marlboro owner Altria.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026

So Lawson, who lives in Upper Marlboro, Md., decided to start a support group specifically for male caregivers.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026

When he was 9, his family moved to Brooklyn’s Marlboro Projects.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 25, 2026

The White House said some 2,300 people attended Thursday's rally in Upper Marlboro, Maryland - a Democratic stronghold.

From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2024

Wickersham, whose full head of silver hair, mustache, and chiseled good looks made him resemble a misplaced Marlboro man, was a rara avis even by Sing Sing standards.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

North Korea produces millions of packs of fake Marlboros and other brands, selling them in places such as the Philippines and Vietnam, the indictment said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 25, 2025

Pierson, whose road name is Scratch, had a large 1 percent tattoo on his neck, smoked Marlboros and was missing a few lower teeth.

From New York Times ● Feb. 23, 2022

He later coached the Toronto Marlboros to Memorial Cup victories, worked as a scout for the Quebec Nordiques and returned to the Leafs as assistant general manager and scout in 1988.

From Washington Post ● Jan. 25, 2021

Nevin was from South Porcupine, Ontario, came to the Maple Leafs via junior hockey’s Toronto Marlboros.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 21, 2020

I live in Boulder, Colo. Contractors talk that way here, Marlboros or no.

From Salon ● Jun. 30, 2012

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