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La Rochelle

American  
[la raw-shel] / la rɔˈʃɛl /

noun

  1. a seaport in and the capital of Charente Maritime, in W France; besieged while a Huguenot stronghold 1627–29.


La Rochelle British  
/ la rɔʃɛl /

noun

  1. a port in W France, on the Bay of Biscay: a Huguenot stronghold until its submission through famine to Richelieu's forces after a long siege (1627–28). Pop: 76 584 (1999)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Solvay saw progress in its rare-earths segment with new customer commitments, leading to the approval of additional strategic investments of between 15 million and 20 million euros to further expand La Rochelle site, Bernstein says.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

But he did lead Newcastle through their group in the Challenge Cup to set up an enticing last-16 tie against French giants La Rochelle next month.

From BBC Mar. 16, 2026

La Rochelle conceded five tries as they were beaten at Stade Marcel Deflandre for just a third time this season, leaving them in 10th place in the table and six points from the play-offs.

From Barron's Jan. 31, 2026

By the hour mark La Rochelle were back in the game and there were just seven points between the sides as former England winger Jack Nowell crossed to make it 31-24.

From Barron's Jan. 31, 2026

Uncle Oscar, for some reason, headed west for La Rochelle on the Atlantic coast, while my father remained in Paris for the time being.

From "Boy: Tales of a Childhood" by Roald Dahl

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