Marne
Americannoun
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a river in NE France, flowing W to the Seine near Paris: battles 1914, 1918, 1944. 325 miles (525 km) long.
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a department in N France. 3,168 sq. mi. (8,205 sq. km). Châlons-sur-Marne.
noun
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a department of NE France, in Champagne-Ardenne region. Capital: Châlons-sur-Marne. Pop: 563 027 (2003 est). Area: 8205 sq km (3200 sq miles)
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a river in NE France, rising on the plateau of Langres and flowing north, then west to the River Seine, north of Paris: linked by canal with the Rivers Saône, Rhine, and Aisne; scene of two unsuccessful German offensives (1914, 1918) during World War I. Length: 525 km (326 miles)
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According to the Sun, around 250 troops from the regiment were ordered to provide urine samples at Marne Barracks on 20 December.
From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026
Seine et Marne on march the 6th 2021 at night.
From Salon • Apr. 15, 2025
According to an official with the Marne administration, the passengers initially remained in the plane, surrounded by police on the tarmac, but were then transferred into the main hall of the airport to sleep.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 24, 2023
A statement by the Marne prefect's office said that the passengers were allowed to remain in the aircraft at first, but later the airport's arrival lounge was transformed into a waiting area with beds.
From BBC • Dec. 22, 2023
Recognizing the enemy’s vulnerability, the Allies seized the opportunity to make a stand along the Marne.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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