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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 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

Emergency services, including a coastguard helicopter, a fixed-wing aircraft, and rescue teams from Montrose, Stonehaven, Arbroath and Aberdeen, were involved in the initial search.

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2025

The ruling creates a legal paradox, said Robin Junger, a lawyer representing Montrose.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 21, 2025

Francie walked up Manhattan Avenue reading aloud the fine-sounding names of the streets she passed: Scholes, Meserole, Montrose and then Johnson Avenue.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith

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