Leblanc

British

/ ləblɑ̃ /

noun

Nicolas (nikɔlɑ). ?1742–1806, French chemist, who invented a process for the manufacture of soda from common salt

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"You can take a map of continental Europe, put it on the Canadian Arctic, and there's room to spare," Pierre Leblanc, the former commander of the Canadian Forces Northern Area told the BBC.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

Canadian Finance Minister Dominic Leblanc told a news conference that the country was still seeking to de-escalate.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2025

Then Gray walked JJ Bleday, De La Cruz wore the 1-2 fastball, and Charles Leblanc followed with an RBI single.

From Washington Post • Sep. 23, 2022

Charles Leblanc followed with an RBI single, and Miguel Rojas grounded into a double play that scored JJ Bleday from third.

From Washington Times • Sep. 23, 2022

"Are you related to Georgette Leblanc, the singer?"

From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway

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