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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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Cassin, who had lost many relatives in the Holocaust, was a prominent Zionist.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 24, 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

Carthartes burrovianus Cassin: Yellow-headed Vulture.—We saw several Yellow-headed Vultures on Isla del Carmen on July 6, 7, 8, and 9.

From Summer Birds From the Yucatan Peninsula by Erwin E. Klaas

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