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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Last week, at an event in Washington, House Speaker Mike Johnson reminded the audience of one of John Quincy Adams’ favorite lines: “Duty is ours; results are God’s.”
From Salon ● Jul. 10, 2026
John Quincy Adams swam in a nearby creek.
From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026
Sheila was previously married to John Quincy Bruce Jr., also an actor in the New York theater community and the father of Sanchez.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
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
Johnny sat close to Mr. Quincy, watching the Justice’s nervous, taut hands, listening to his ‘What have we heres’ and quick questions to the men and women shoved up before him.
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
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