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Montpellier

American

[mawn-pe-lyey] / mɔ̃ pɛˈljeɪ /

noun

a city in and the capital of Hérault, in S France, near the Mediterranean.

Montpellier British

/ mɔ̃pɛlje /

noun

a city in S France, the chief town of Languedoc: its university was founded by Pope Nicholas IV in 1289; wine trade. Pop: 225 392 (1999)

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Montpellier did not just break Ulster's hearts but shattered them with a display of ruthless efficiency to win the competition for a third time, impressive 59-26 victors.

From BBC ● May 22, 2026

Doak was unable to land the tricky conversion out wide as Montpellier led by two.

From BBC ● May 22, 2026

In clinical fashion, Montpellier put the game beyond Ulster nine minutes into the second half.

From BBC ● May 22, 2026

Nick Timoney's early converted try gave Ulster the perfect start, but Montpellier soon capitalised on mistakes to take a lead they would not relinquish.

From BBC ● May 22, 2026

They make a trip together, to a museum in Montpellier, about fifty miles to the west of Arles.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman

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