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Soissons

American  
[swa-sawn] / swaˈsɔ̃ /

noun

  1. a city in N France, on the Aisne River: battles a.d. 486, 1918, 1944.


Soissons British  
/ swasɔ̃ /

noun

  1. a city in N France, on the Aisne River: has Roman remains and an 11th-century abbey. Pop: 29 453 (1999)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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"It's an encouraging step for the class action" lawsuit to be heard next year by a court in Soissons, eastern France, said Francois Carlier, director of the CLCV.

From Barron's May 12, 2026

In July, there were more Allied gains in fighting near Soissons.

From Washington Post Sep. 21, 2018

The events are taking place in Soissons, Laon, Vauxaillon and Blerancourt. 011-33-323-397-217.

From Washington Post Aug. 23, 2018

In 37 years, from Soissons to Shanghai, Gates earned 29 decorations and four stars along with his scars.

From Time Magazine Archive

The Cardinal of Bourbon, your Highness," said an attendant entering, "has just arrived from Soissons.

From Henry of Guise; (Vol. II of 3) or, The States of Blois by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James

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