Les Cayes
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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Thousands of Haitians who lost their homes in the quake remain in makeshift camps in the southern coastal city of Les Cayes, living in cramped shelters made of plastic and cloth sheets and corrugated metal.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 16, 2022
Children ran out of school buildings in Les Cayes and "people were terrified," even though there was no damage, according to one resident.
From Reuters ● Jan. 24, 2022
Mr. Moïse also kept in touch with his associate, Mr. Daniel, who had opened a hotel in Les Cayes, a coastal city in the south, an official and a relative said.
From New York Times ● Dec. 12, 2021
When a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti in August, the worst affected city was Les Cayes - his hometown.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2021
I’ve seen live dancers before, at folklore festivals in Port-au-Prince and Les Cayes.
From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi
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