Hail Marying under his breath in the hospital waiting room, he clutched the crumpled prayer card.

Many readers criticized the novel because the protagonist was a Mary Sue who resolved every danger effortlessly and won everyone's admiration.

Neighbors whispered about the mari complaisant who tolerated his wife's affairs without protest.

At the gym, the muscle Marys taught a beginner how to lift safely.

Many people consider 'muscle Mary' to be an insulting slang term for a homosexual man who focuses on maintaining a muscular physique.

She dunked a Marie biscuit into her hot tea and smiled at the comforting simplicity.

She dunked the Marie biscuits into her tea and smiled at the familiar taste.

The pastry chef lined up several bains-marie to keep different sauces at precise temperatures during service.

Mary Anne arrived at the museum early to study the new exhibit.

Mary Ann offered to water the neighbor's plants while they were on vacation.