Cayes
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The earthquake struck almost two years after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck southern Haiti and killed more than 2,200 people, with Les Cayes sustaining the most damage.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 6, 2023
Children ran out of school buildings in Les Cayes and "people were terrified," even though there was no damage, according to one resident.
From Reuters • Jan. 24, 2022
Mr. Moïse also kept in touch with his associate, Mr. Daniel, who had opened a hotel in Les Cayes, a coastal city in the south, an official and a relative said.
From New York Times • Dec. 12, 2021
The 49-year-old owns a bus that ferries passengers from Les Cayes, an urban area in southern Haiti that suffered major damage in August’s temblor, to Port-au-Prince.
From Washington Post • Oct. 18, 2021
I’ve seen live dancers before, at folklore festivals in Port-au-Prince and Les Cayes.
From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi
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