marquee, running into head winds

Google hits snags on government email contracts
The Seattle Times
Google's big push to supply email services to governments around the country is running into head winds both from federal agencies and its marquee client, Los Angeles City Hall. By David Sarno LOS ANGELES — Google's big push to supply email services ...


marquee
(mär-kē')
n.

1. A large tent, often with open sides, used chiefly for outdoor entertainment.
2. A rooflike structure, often bearing a signboard, projecting over an entrance, as to a theater or hotel. Also called marquise.

adj.
Being an athlete of exceptional skill and popularity: The team is hoping to sign a marquee player.

[French marquise, marquise, marquee. See marquise.]