Laurens
Americannoun
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Henry, 1724–92, South Carolina and U.S. Revolutionary political leader: president of the Continental Congress 1777–78.
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a town in central South Carolina.
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Zinedine Zidane and Michel Platini are widely regarded as the two greatest France players of all time, but French football expert Julien Laurens believes Mbappe will surpass them.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
French football journalist Julien Laurens, speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live said Mbappe's failure to score was down to "the breakdown of his usual routine and it is just a terrible penalty".
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
"It is cruel for Arsenal fans, but it is inevitable that this club win the Champions League," European football expert Julien Laurens said on 5 Live.
From BBC ● May 30, 2026
"He's matured a lot," European football expert Julien Laurens told BBC Sport of Olise.
From BBC ● Mar. 18, 2026
Washington opposed the scheme on several grounds, but confided his deepest reasons to Henry Laurens, president of the Continental Congress.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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