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Drapeau

American  
[dra-poh, dra-poh] / dræˈpoʊ, draˈpoʊ /

noun

  1. Jean 1916–1999, Canadian lawyer and politician: mayor of Montreal 1954–57 and 1960–86.


Example Sentences

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“It’s like a tangible representation of how we can connect with Creator,” Drapeau said.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 16, 2023

Michel Drapeau, a retired colonel and lawyer, told the committee that Sajjan had a duty to investigate and authority under the law to convene a board of inquiry.

From Washington Post • Mar. 19, 2021

Lina plots a long way around that circumvents the crawl space leading to the Salle du Drapeau.

From The New Yorker • May 23, 2019

“I’m scared to death,” said Mr. Drapeau, who has multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer, and takes a drug that costs more than $10,000 a month.

From New York Times • Nov. 24, 2016

All newspapers are pests; all, even the Drapeau Blanc!

From Les Misérables by Hapgood, Isabel Florence