Example Sentences

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"We are far ahead of where I thought we would be at this point," Chaisson, a fifth-generation Louisianian, told Fox News Wednesday.

From Fox News • Sep. 1, 2021

The money that gets taxed is mostly what economists call excess returns and what a Louisianian might call lagniappe — profits in excess of what is necessary to motivate investment.

From New York Times • Apr. 17, 2021

Orgeron, a native Louisianian, had just led LSU to the national title and seemed to be an obvious choice.

From Washington Post • Jun. 30, 2020

The season is hosted by Josh Levin, a longtime Slow Burn editor and native Louisianian.

From Slate • Jun. 10, 2020

"H-why, really--" "He, Citizen, is truly of your kind--" "He must be delivered, Professor Frowenfeld--" "He is a native Louisianian, not only by accident of birth but by sentiment and intention," said Frowenfeld.

From The Grandissimes by Cable, George Washington