Chambéry

American

[shahn-bey-ree] / ʃɑ̃ beɪˈri /

noun

a city in and the capital of Savoie, in SE France.
a dry vermouth from this city.

Chambéry British

/ ʃɑ̃beri /

noun

a city in SE France, in the Alps: skiing centre; former capital of the duchy of Savoy. Pop: 55 786 (1999)

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Zhevago, a former lawmaker and former beneficiary owner of Finance & Credit Bank, was released on bail for 1 million euros and due to appear at an appeals court in the nearby town of Chambery.

From Reuters

Toulouse hosts Ajaccio in an all-first division game, while Lyon is under pressure from its unhappy fans and can ill afford to slip up when it visits fifth-tier Chambery.

From Seattle Times

Meanwhile, Nassim Akrour showed that age still has not caught up with him, as the 48-year-old former Algeria striker set up fifth-tier Chambéry’s third goal with a fine pass in a 3-1 win at Aubagne.

From Seattle Times

At the start of the hearing, the court in Chambery heard his lawyers' plea that the proceedings be held behind closed doors - a request the judges rejected after brief deliberation.

From Reuters

It said Zhevago had a court appearance in Chambery scheduled Wednesday as a first step toward eventual extradition.

From Seattle Times

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