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Frontenac

British

/ frɔ̃tnak (e palyo) /

noun

Comte de (kɔ̃t də). title of Louis de Buade . 1620–98, governor of New France (1672–82; 1689–98)

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Their company, Curbside SOS, was bought last month by roadside-assistance platform Honk Technologies, which is controlled by private-equity investor Frontenac, said Matt Maloney, co-founder of Grubhub and Curbside.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

There was the escargot and wine at brasserie Chez Jules, with its perfect people-watching spot adjacent to the Frontenac.

From Washington Post • Sep. 16, 2021

The area around the Chateau Frontenac, the towering landmark of the walled old city, is usually bustling with tourists in normal times.

From Washington Times • Nov. 1, 2020

Investigators say a large group of people walked into the Frontenac, Missouri, store’s Chanel boutique in November, all with hooded sweatshirts over their faces.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 13, 2017

Lina pointed out the sights: the Cafe Frontenac . . . the Family Theatre .. . and the enormous electric signs: Ralston .

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

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