Auriol

American

[awr-ee-ohl, -awl, oh-ryawl] / ˌɔr iˈoʊl, -ˈɔl, oʊˈryɔl /

noun

Vincent 1884–1966, French statesman: president 1947–54.

Auriol British

/ ɔrjɔl /

noun

Vincent (vɛ̃sɑ̃). 1884–1966, French statesman; president of the Fourth Republic (1947–54)

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In 1951, the syndicated columnist Drew Pearson urged that the key be returned to France after French President Vincent Auriol had visited Washington’s home.

From Washington Post • Jul. 14, 2022

“We take in immigrants, not to work, but to join their spouses,’’ said Ms. Auriol, the economist.

From New York Times • Dec. 2, 2021

He established the theatre with his wife Auriol Smith in a room above a pub in 1971 before moving to bigger premises in 1991.

From BBC • Nov. 22, 2013

The production is directed by Orange Tree regular Auriol Smith.

From The Guardian • Mar. 12, 2011

"It was my intention to do so," said Auriol.

From Auriol or, The Elixir of Life by Ainsworth, W. Harrison

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