Briand

American

[bree-ahnd, bree-ahn] / briˈɑnd, briˈɑ̃ /

noun

Aristide 1862–1932, French statesman: minister of France 11 times; Nobel Peace Prize 1926.

Briand British

/ briɑ̃ /

noun

Aristide (aristid). 1862–1932, French socialist statesman: prime minister of France 11 times. He was responsible for the separation of Church and State (1905) and he advocated a United States of Europe. Nobel peace prize 1926

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Dr Sylvie Briand, WHO's chief scientist, said AI can assist in analysing drug interactions.

From Barron's ● Dec. 17, 2025

"WHO takes the risk from this virus seriously and urges heightened vigilance from all countries," Briand said.

From Salon ● Mar. 7, 2023

Having these strains ready could save around two months in the development of a vaccine, said the WHO's Briand.

From Reuters ● Feb. 24, 2023

We should be back to normal now,’ ” Dr. Sylvie Briand, director of epidemic and pandemic prevention and preparedness at the World Health Organization, said during a recent webinar.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 23, 2023

Briand had written editorials for it in his "red" days.

From Socialism and Democracy in Europe by Samuel P. Orth

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