Montrose

American

[mon-trohz] / mɒnˈtroʊz /

noun

James Graham, Marquis of, 1612–50, Scottish supporter of Charles I.

Montrose British

/ mɒnˈtrəʊz /

noun

James Graham, 1st Marquess and 5th Earl of Montrose. 1612–50, Scottish general, noted for his victories in Scotland for Charles I in the Civil War. He was later captured and hanged

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I would not necessarily improve an afternoon at the Montrose Bird Sanctuary by having someone stationed at the exit to hand me a receipt: You saw $46 worth of warblers today.

From Salon ● Sep. 6, 2026

Every spring an influx of new operators tends to pop up, often charging low rates to try to undercut their peers, said Avery Bustin, a 24-year-old with a detailing business in Montrose, Colo.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026

I called Voorhees, a retired lawyer and teacher, and we had a long chat that continued the next day over lunch in Montrose.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 8, 2026

One couple in Montrose were out walking their dog on 24 January when they spotted crows attacking something in the distance.

From BBC ● Jan. 28, 2026

Annie Montrose entered the conference room, texting as she walked.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

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