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In 1992, Marion Tinsley (1927-1995), the seemingly unbeatable World Checker Champion, defended his title against the computer program CHINOOK, in a series of games, of which he won 4, lost 2, and drew 33. This was the first time ever that a human world champion defended his title against a computer.
Source: tatoeba (10345098)
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull also features English actor Ray Winstone as Indy's duplicitous partner; and Karen Allen returns to the series for the first time since Raiders of the Lost Ark, playing Marion Ravenwood, the only woman who can stand up to the hero.
Source: tatoeba (12134824)
The name of the captain of the sloop was Captain Maryon, and therefore it was no news to hear from Mrs. Belltott, that his sister, the beautiful young unmarried English lady, was Miss Maryon. The novelty was, that her Christian name was Marion too. Marion Maryon. Many a time I have run off those two names in my thoughts, like a bit of verse. O many, and many, and many, a time.
Source: wiktionary
"And the name was Marion. Not Mary or Marie or anything similar? You're absolutely certain about that?" Stacey nodded. "It's not a common name," she said. "I mean I know two Maries and even a Mary though she's older than me. But Marion. I don't think I've ever met a Marion. So I know I've got it right."
Source: wiktionary
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