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Nicolet

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[nik-uh-ley, nee-kaw-le] / ˌnɪk əˈleɪ, ni kɔˈlɛ /

noun

  1. Jean 1598–1642, French explorer in America.


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“In the past few days, all our supply and staff movements into Gaza have been refused,” Nicolet said.

From Salon • Jan. 13, 2026

The hospital had only one surgeon and more than 70 people were waiting for operations, MSF’s Claire Nicolet told the BBC, warning that medical supplies would soon run out.

From BBC • May 23, 2024

“Those with severe malnutrition who have not yet died are at high risk of dying within three to six weeks if they do not get treatment,” Nicolet said.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 5, 2024

Claire Nicolet, who heads the emergencies department of the Doctors Without Borders aid group, said that rescuers found “a lot of bodies” on Friday and were still searching.

From Washington Times • Sep. 16, 2023

But why was Nicolet accredited by Champlain to the Hurons at all?

From History of the Discovery of the Northwest by John Nicolet in 1634 With a Sketch of his Life by Butterfield, Consul Willshire

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