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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Quincy Watson added 14 points and five assists.
From Los Angeles Times
As Cantonese speakers, her parents, who settled the family in Quincy, Massachusetts, weren’t plugged into the parent-school network.
President John Quincy Adams had urged Americans to undertake scientific research and return “light for light,” transmitting discoveries in response to those from Europe.
"In front of you and in front of us is a changed man. He has evolved, something we haven't seen in 15 years," said Combs' son Quincy Brown.
From BBC
Fifteen of them, for instance, contributed chapters to “Paths of Dissent,” a volume edited by Quincy Institute co-founder Andrew Bacevich and U.S.
From Salon
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