Pelletier

American

[pel-i-teer, pel^uh-tyay] / ˌpɛl ɪˈtɪər, pɛləˈtjeɪ /

noun

Wilfrid, 1896–1982, Canadian orchestra conductor.

Pelletier British

/ pɛltje /

noun

Pierre Joseph (pjɛr ʒozɛf). 1788–1842, French chemist, who isolated quinine, chlorophyll, and other chemical substances

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Pelletier

In Collins's hometown of Caribou, brewery owner and Collins supporter Shawn Pelletier said the senator does face "a lot of headwind."

From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026

Pelletier said in an interview that she expects the Chernin Group to help the business expand its reach, including in areas such as film and television, live events, consumer products and gaming.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 10, 2025

Pelletier has one Lego room for his children and is planning another for himself in a backyard pool house.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2025

England's number nine Hunt, 36, plays a different style to Pelletier and is more focused on controlling the pace of the game and organising her team.

From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2025

Everyone at court knew that she preferred the company of her lover, Lady Zurie Pelletier, but securing an heir had become her cabinet's top priority.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton

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