Quincy
Americannoun
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Josiah, 1744–75, American patriot and writer.
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a city in E Massachusetts, near Boston.
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a city in W Illinois, on the Mississippi.
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a male given name.
Example Sentences
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But as the mayor of Quincy has explained, these figures weren’t chosen for any religious reason but because of their long association with firefighters and police.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
New Order went on to have huge success in the US, being signed by Quincy Jones and playing the Hollywood Bowl.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
The idea of a partnership with Oman to operate the Strait of Hormuz is a "not a fantasy", Amir Handjari of the US-based Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft argued in an op-ed on Tuesday.
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
The Dunkin’ Donuts name first emerged in 1950 at a rebranded restaurant in Quincy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026
When the torrent from Quincy threatened to flood Monticello, he apologized for getting so far out ahead.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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