marquise

Example Sentences

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Ms. Stalnaker argues that the poem is the fullest expression of the influence that Voltaire’s friend the Marquise du Deffand had upon his thinking about death.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

When these teams met in Week 16, Kansas City had gotten Marquise “Hollywood” Brown back — he’s a versatile piece of their offense — and Houston lost receiver Tank Dell to a gruesome knee injury.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2025

The free-agent class at the position is deep with Michael Pittman Jr., Tee Higgins, Marquise Brown, Calvin Ridley and Gabe Davis among those that could be available.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 13, 2024

Receiver Marquise Brown has a team-best 45 catches, four for touchdowns.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2023

But, for a moment, Madame la Marquise, smiling and sphinx-like, stood still, and did not speak.

From The Red Cockade by Weyman, Stanley John