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marker

[mahr-ker] / ˈmɑr kər /
NOUN
a writing instrument
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But since the assault on Ukraine, it has become a marker of the ex-KGB spy's new place in the world.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

As Sylvia Karasu told me, losing your hair for a lot of us is a "marker of being a sick person".

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Researchers are also recognizing that elevated B12 may not be a cause of cancer, but it could be a useful marker of whether cancer is present or progressing.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

He also invited a cadet onstage to highlight physical fitness achievements, underscoring a recurring emphasis on bodily standards as a marker of military excellence.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

A few days later Mom does a wash—and when she sees how the marker bled all over the whole load, she’s very upset.

From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee




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