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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"Developing countries are voicing their mistrust, fearing they will share their viruses without any guarantees of equitable access to vaccines in the event of a crisis," WHO chief scientist Sylvie Briand told AFP.

From Barron's ● Apr. 27, 2026

"We encourage all countries to increase their ability to monitor these viruses and to detect any human cases," said Dr Sylvie Briand, the director of epidemic and pandemic preparedness and prevention at the WHO.

From Reuters ● Jul. 12, 2023

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

From Salon ● Mar. 7, 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

Then M. Briand did away with the declaration.

From A History of the Third French Republic by Wright, C. H. C. (Charles Henry Conrad)

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