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marker

[mahr-ker] / ˈmɑr kər /
NOUN
a writing instrument
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An increase, above all, would lay down a marker.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

While looking over the proofs for her latest cookbook, she picked up a marker and drew a mermaid.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

Because it requires no electrical power or maintenance, the instrument can remain on the lunar surface as a permanent location marker.

From Science Daily Jul. 14, 2026

After extensive research, I could not find so much as a marker, on-site or elsewhere, commemorating the lives lost.

From Slate Jul. 7, 2026

I get an idea and grab the black marker from her.

From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks

Text books, notebooks, pens and markers lay scattered across his bed and study table.

From BBC Aug. 2, 2026

The number of achievement markers have grown in recent years, according to Credential Engine, a nonprofit studying the wide world of work-related qualifications.

From MarketWatch Jul. 31, 2026

The company behind Sharpie markers and Elmer’s glue said Friday it now expects full-year normalized earnings per share to be 73 cents to 77 cents, up from 56 cents to 60 cents previously.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

This can be done by integrating watermarks and other markers to allow the easy detection of AI-generated content.

From Barron's Jul. 28, 2026

I pointed at the trail markers Chestnutt had left during our last visit here, feeling an aching tug.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia




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