noun
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“The goal is not to replace the U.S.,” said Héloïse Fayet, a research fellow at the French institute of international relations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026
The hilarious Héloïse Janjaud, playing a gawky student who longs to transform into a leather-clad vamp, nearly powers it all by herself.
From New York Times • Jul. 8, 2022
French pop star Héloïse Letissier, aka Christine and the Queens led the tributes to the late star, whose full name was Sophie Xeon, describing her as a "stellar producer", "a visionary", and "a pioneer".
From BBC • Jan. 30, 2021
Haenel compared the behavior of Héloïse toward Mariane to a small cat, both playful and withholding.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2020
Héloïse devoted herself to him with infinite patience,—though she felt no special affection for him, only pity,—and while he was with her he seemed sane and quiet.
From Black Spirits and White A Book of Ghost Stories by Cram, Ralph Adams
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