Maurice

[mawr-is, mor-, maw-rees, maw-rees]

noun

1. German Moritz. 1521–53, German general: elector of Saxony 1547–53.

2. of Nassau, 1567–1625, Dutch statesman.

3. a male given name.

Maurice

/ ˈmɒrɪs /

noun

1. 1521–53, duke of Saxony (1541–53) and elector of Saxony (1547–53). He was instrumental in gaining recognition of Protestantism in Germany

2. known as Maurice of Nassau. 1567–1625, prince of Orange and count of Nassau; the son of William the Silent, after whose death he led the United Provinces of the Netherlands in their struggle for independence from Spain (achieved by 1609)

3. Frederick Denison. 1805–72, English Anglican theologian and pioneer of Christian socialism

Example Sentences

He was named the network’s evening news co-anchor in January alongside Maurice DuBois to succeed Norah O’Donnell.

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Maurice Hirsch, a former head of military prosecution for the West Bank.

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Dickerson has co-anchored “CBS Evening News” with Maurice DuBois since earlier this year.

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“The emphasis on Pro Max offers has made the ultra-premium Apple device more accessible to customers, bolstering premiumization trends and strengthening high-value customer ties to the Apple ecosystem.” wrote Counterpoint senior analyst Maurice Klaehne.

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“Carriers here are looking to maximize lifetime value by converting strong device subsidies into years of higher monthly service revenue through 24 or 36-month financing contracts,” wrote Counterpoint senior analyst Maurice Klaehne.

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