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from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- proper noun a former province of east central France; now administered by Rhone-Alpes.
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- noun a former province of east central France; now administered by Rhone-Alpes
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Examples
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The most famous case of that time was that of Crédit Lyonnais, which was plagued by mismanagement throughout the 1980s and 1990s until it shifted its debts and liabilities into a new state-owned company, the Consortium de Réalisation.
What's the Matter With the French Banks? Nicolas Lecaussin 2011
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French taxpayers paid out more than €15 billion for the mismanagement of Crédit Lyonnais over the years.
The Trouble With French Banks Nicolas Lecaussin 2011
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Seven climbs are on the menu across the Monts du Lyonnais and the Ardèche, including two first-category climbs.
Two Thomases take over at Paris-Nice: Voeckler wins out of break, De Gendt back in yellow 2011
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After two years, Mr. Paretti's lender, Credit Lyonnais, seized control of the studio.
Kerkorian Preparing a Return to Movies Ethan Smith 2012
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Big French companies have a poor investment record in the U.S.: think Cr é dit Lyonnais in financial services, GDF Suez in water and Vivendi in entertainment.
EDF's Expensive U.S. Nuclear Option Matthew Curtin 2010
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The legal dispute began when Tapie accused then-state-owned bank Credit Lyonnais of mishandling the 1993 sale of his stake in sports clothing maker Adidas.
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The legal dispute began when Tapie accused then-state-owned bank Credit Lyonnais of mishandling the 1993 sale of his stake in sports clothing maker Adidas.
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Some people like their taters Lyonnais, some prefer French fries.
Solid Potato Salad Zenmomma 2009
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The legal dispute began when Tapie accused then-state-owned bank Credit Lyonnais of mishandling the 1993 sale of his stake in sports clothing maker Adidas.
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I questioned why a bank (in the 21st century) would need to hold a check for 6-8 weeks - particularly a check written directly from a bank as large as Credit Lyonnais in France (the second largest bank in the French system and the 16th largest in the world).
Richard Zombeck: Eastern Bank Reponds to Customer Complaint by Complaining about Customer and Why We Need Occupy Wall Street Richard Zombeck 2011
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