de Lesseps

British  

/ də lɛsɛps /

noun

1. Vicomte Ferdinand Marie (fɛrdinɑ̃ mari). 1805–94, French diplomat: directed the construction of the Suez Canal (1859–69) and the unsuccessful first attempt to build the Panama Canal (1881–89)

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Example Sentences

To give some background on the “Crappie Lake” stars, Luann is a 58-year-old former model, cabaret singer and author of the book “Class with the Countess: How to Live with Elegance and Flair,” who became a literal countess when she married her now ex-husband, Count Alexandre de Lesseps.

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“I’m alone on Scary Island with no friends,” Bensimon told her castmate Luann de Lesseps over the phone.

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“He wants to marry me!” de Lesseps exclaimed, beaming with infatuation.

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Joining de Lesseps at the lovers lodge are “Potomac” cast members Gizelle Bryant and Ashley Darby, along with “Orange County” star Shannon Beador.

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During a particularly memorable season of “The Real Housewives of New York City” — Season 8, which will surely trigger a wave of gasps and delight among fans — cast member Luann de Lesseps was so certain about the prospects of her romantic future that she was telling anyone who would listen.

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