Rolland

American

[raw-lahn] / rɔˈlɑ̃ /

noun

Romain 1866–1944, French novelist, music critic, and dramatist: Nobel Prize 1915.

Rolland British

/ rɔlɑ̃ /

noun

Romain (rɔmɛ̃). 1866–1944, French novelist, dramatist, and essayist, known for his novels about a musical genius, Jean-Christophe , (1904–12): Nobel prize for literature 1915

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“You hit that first ramp at the foot of the climb,” said former pro Pierre Rolland, “and it feels like you’re entering a parallel universe.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026

“In the crowd, you don’t hear yourself breathe anymore,” Rolland said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026

Rolland called for all police resources to be deployed to find the attackers this time around.

From BBC ● May 15, 2026

Rolland has a Positive rating and $250 target price on Nvidia stock.

From Barron's ● Apr. 20, 2026

One Drum was this big outdoor event, held every spring in Rolland to raise money for local food banks.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx

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