Germain
Americannoun
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The figures portrayed include George Germain, a former general who, as secretary of state for the colonies, was largely to blame for Britain’s strategic incoherence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
He refused to join the club's pre-season tour to the United States and eventually negotiated a £44.3m move to Paris St Germain.
From BBC ● May 26, 2026
The Basques set their way towards an 18th straight home victory with three first-half tries -- as Capilla grabbed his first before wing Arnaud Erbinartegaray and scrum-half Baptiste Germain also crossed the whitewash.
From Barron's ● Oct. 18, 2025
It’s called a Hugo Spritz, but the core of it is St. Germain, Prosecco and club soda, and on a summer day with mint and lemon … It’s so yummy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2025
He might have been fresh from the Faubourg St. Germain, such was the grave, dignified, and somewhat melancholy grace of his courtly bearing.
From Modern Leaders: Being a Series of Biographical Sketches by Justin McCarthy
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