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marquee

[mahr-kee] / mɑrˈki /
NOUN
permanent canopy
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Efforts to fulfill some of his marquee campaign pledges have stumbled, including the messy launch of the pied-à-terre tax.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

A marquee chef hasn’t been announced yet, but the restaurant is operated by Rhubarb Events & Hospitality Collection, which is part of the investment firm Oak View Group.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

So, this is where we enter the world of 'excluded players', or marquee players if you're old school, whose salaries are exempt from the £6.4m cap.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

Swimming, one of the marquee sports of the Summer Games, will take place in SoFi Stadium, which will be transformed into the largest Olympic swimming venue in history.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

“Same thing you’re doing here,” he says, motioning to the marquee and then holding out his fist.

From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner




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