Octavius
Americannoun
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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
But none sacrificed more than Octavius Catto, a baseball player who fought for equality for African Americans.
From Washington Post • Oct. 8, 2020
Then presenting themselves before Conan Meriadoc, they saluted him in the name of the emperors and the senate, and told him, that Maximian was sent to Octavius upon an embassy from Gratian and Valentinian.
From Old English Chronicles by Various
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