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Casabianca

American  
[ka-za-byahn-ka] / ka za bjɑ̃ˈka /

noun

  1. Louis de c1755–98, French naval officer.


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Three Rubis-class submarines have already been retired — the Saphir in 2019, the Rubis in 2022 and the Casabianca in 2023.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 16, 2024

The abiding image of him when England were bowled out for 129 was straight out of Casabianca: "The boy stood on the burning deck, whence all but he had fled."

From The Guardian ● May 2, 2013

Actually, I have a daughter, Camille de Casabianca — her mother was a film editor — she’s very interesting and makes movies.

From New York Times ● May 18, 2011

When the Germans invaded Paris, Ambassador William C. Bullitt decided to carry on in Casabianca tradition and stay.

From Time Magazine Archive

"Casabianca," the doctor murmured; Miss Kirby was past murmuring anything; all her efforts were directed towards at least a semblance of self-control.

From Patricia by Emilia [pseud.] Elliott

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