paillon
Americannoun
plural
paillonsEtymology
Origin of paillon
1885–90; < French, special use of paille straw ( pallet 1 ) + -on noun suffix
Example Sentences
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“For a year and a half, it was already a disaster,” Mr. Paillon said.
From New York Times
“Today I find myself trying to save my company, and I’m not sure that I can,” said Serge Paillon, park’s owner.
From New York Times
Mr. Paillon furloughed 20 employees.
From New York Times
Wassim Bouhlel, a Nice native who spoke to the AP near Nice's Promenade du Paillon, said that he saw a truck drive into the crowd and then witnessed the man emerge with a gun and start shooting.
From US News
Wassim Bouhlel, a Nice native who spoke to the AP near Nice’s Promenade du Paillon, said that he saw a truck drive into the crowd and then witnessed the man emerge with a gun and start shooting.
From Seattle Times
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