Michelin
- André (ɑ̃dre). 1853–1931, French industrialist; founder, with his brother Édouard Michelin (1859–1940), of the Michelin Tyre Company (1888): the first to use demountable pneumatic tyres on motor vehicles
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Examples from the Web for michelin
Contemporary Examples
“Michelin will stay until Michelin decides to stop,” states Bertron.
Michelin, according to Bertron and his peers, sends clandestine reviewers roughly twice a year.
His restaurant earned a Michelin star before Villa Magna lured him away.
However, there should be consequences if Michelin and other companies try to do business with our government and Iran.
The lawmakers singled out Michelin and called their participation in the Iran trip “greatly troubling.”
Historical Examples
Ah, Prince, have you heard that Michelin has already sold his picture?
Olive in ItalyMoray Dalton
“Michelin has been more fortunate than I have,” he said deliberately.
Olive in ItalyMoray Dalton
Princess: He gave out a laugh when old Michelin slipped on the threshold.
Three Wonder PlaysLady I. A. Gregory
No, the Prince preferred the early morning, but Michelin has an appointment he must keep with Vandervelde at noon.
Olive in ItalyMoray Dalton
The following year saw Cody winning another Michelin prize for a cross-country competition.
The Mastery of the AirWilliam J. Claxton
Word Origin and History for michelin
Michelin
type of tires, 1902, from French motor vehicle manufacturers André (1853-1931) and Édouard (1859-1940) Michelin, who first made the tires.
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