St. Pierre
Americannoun
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a city on Réunion Island, in the Indian Ocean.
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a former city on Martinique, in the French West Indies: destroyed 1902, with the entire population of 26,000, by an eruption of the volcano Mt. Pelée.
Example Sentences
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Authorities had acknowledged the difficulty of having residents stay home a second day, but Lewiston Police Chief David St. Pierre asked for patience and promised that they were constantly evaluating the request.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 27, 2023
"I will ask the community to be as patient as possible with this process," Lewiston Police Chief David St. Pierre said at the press conference.
From Reuters ● Oct. 27, 2023
“My office was near the Fairfax market for years,” said Julia St. Pierre, a Santa Monica resident.
From New York Times ● Feb. 2, 2023
Joey St. Pierre added nine points and seven rebounds for Portland.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 7, 2023
From time to time they stepped to the door and, with despair plainly depicted on their faces, pointed at the conflagration which, only two leagues away, was devouring the village of St. Pierre.
From The Executioner's Knife Or Joan of Arc by Sue, Eug?ne
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