Boulanger
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Georges Ernest Jean Marie 1837–91, French general and politician.
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Nadia (Juliette) 1887–1979, French musician and teacher.
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Georges (ʒɔrʒ). 1837–91, French general and minister of war (1886–87). Accused of attempting a coup d'état, he fled to Belgium, where he committed suicide
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Nadia ( Juliette ) (nadja). 1887–1979, French teacher of musical composition: her pupils included Elliott Carter, Aaron Copland, Darius Milhaud, and Virgil Thomson. She is noted also for her work in reviving the works of Monteverdi
Example Sentences
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In a call to analysts, CEO Francois Boulanger says that the company will continue to be very active, especially as the stock remains down.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026
Soon after the hat’s launch, Grant Boulanger, a resident of Tim Walz’s Minnesota, placed a preorder for his 20-year-old daughter, who desperately coveted one.
From Slate • Dec. 18, 2024
In the late ’50s, Jones relocated to Paris, where he studied composition with the highly regarded teacher Nadia Boulanger and composer Olivier Messiaen.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 4, 2024
It’s certainly something that we should be moving away from, not building more of,” Boulanger said.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 13, 2023
The French remained calm, in spite of the growing popularity of Boulanger.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 8 "France" to "Francis Joseph I." by Various
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