Marquette
Americannoun
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Jacques Père Marquette, 1637–75, French Jesuit missionary and explorer in America.
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a city in N Michigan, on Lake Superior.
noun
Example Sentences
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Perhaps rumors that Marquette, Baylor and Grand Canyon aren’t in March Madness will soon be renamed “fake news.”
From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026
Patrick graduated from Marquette University with a bachelor's degree in journalism.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026
In an appearance at Marquette University Law School earlier this week, Schimel addressed Musk’s contributions and said he “can’t do anything to stop the money that comes into these races.”
From Salon • Feb. 23, 2025
A recent Marquette Law School poll found just 24% of respondants believe tariffs will help the US economy, including just under half of Republicans and just 12% of independents and 4% of Democrats.
From BBC • Feb. 13, 2025
But according to Miss Cissy, when the officer had Marquette get out of the car, that boy had no problem walking a straight line.
From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English
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