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Cassin

American  
[ka-san] / kaˈsɛ̃ /

noun

  1. René 1887–1976, French diplomat and human-rights advocate: at the United Nations 1946–68; Nobel Peace Prize 1968.


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“A Woman’s Face” tracks Crawford from her 1906 birth in Texas, as Lucille LeSueur, to her youth in Oklahoma and Kansas City as “Billie” Cassin.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

The discovery was made in the area of Cassin Drive and Quintana Road near the southwestern edge of the city, the Tribune reported, citing an official who spoke on the condition of anonymity.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2022

Cassin was a distinguished naval officer who received a Gold Medal from Congress for bravery in action at the battle of Lake Champlain in 1814, during the War of 1812.

From Washington Post • Feb. 25, 2022

The Kilkenny Rose, Clodagh Cassin, dressed Mr. O Se in the protective gear of a hockey goalie and then pelted him with plastic balls.

From New York Times • Sep. 27, 2019

And her making the effort elicits perhaps some satirical remarks, that would be very mortifying to Miss Cassin if she heard them.

From The Ladies' Guide to True Politeness and Perfect Manners or, Miss Leslie's Behaviour Book by Leslie, Eliza

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