Octavius
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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The 1930s also saw the spread of fascism in Europe, and the production draws parallels between Octavius Caesar — Antony’s ascendant rival who later becomes emperor — and Benito Mussolini, the Italian dictator.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 6, 2022
Although they are empty nesters, they maintain an open-door policy with their son, Joel Janka; their daughter-in-law, Gabrielle Deveaux; and their grandchildren, Ophelia, 3, and Octavius, 21 months.
From New York Times • Dec. 3, 2021
In the trailer, fans see Alfred Molina reprise his role as Dr. Otto Octavius, aka Doctor Octopus, from Tobey Maguire's franchise.
From Fox News • Aug. 24, 2021
The report honors the memory of Octavius Catto, an African American veteran of the Union army who worked hard to organize black citizens in Philadelphia.
From The Guardian • Jun. 16, 2020
All along the line, Antony's warships were driving back and breaking the formation of Octavius'.
From Superwomen by Terhune, Albert Payson
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