Marquette
Americannoun
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Jacques Père Marquette, 1637–75, French Jesuit missionary and explorer in America.
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a city in N Michigan, on Lake Superior.
noun
Example Sentences
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But the 17-person business based in Marquette, Mich. hasn’t trimmed its benefits or compensation budgets as a result of those mounting costs, Morris said.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 6, 2026
Patrick graduated from Marquette University with a bachelor's degree in journalism.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026
California City Mayor Marquette Hawkins issued a statement that said the “health and safety of our residents is always our highest priority, and we take these allegations with the utmost seriousness.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2025
In an appearance at Marquette University Law School earlier this week, Schimel addressed Musk’s contributions and said he “can’t do anything to stop the money that comes into these races.”
From Salon • Feb. 23, 2025
He is today Distinguished Professor of Education and Director of the Institute for the Transformation for Learning at Marquette University.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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