Aristide

[ ar-uh-steed; French a-ree-steed ]

/ ˌær əˈstid; French a riˈstid /

Jean-Bertrand,born 1953, Haitian priest and political leader: first democratically elected president, 1991, 1994–96, 2001–04.

Example sentences from the Web for aristide

Hold elections that will remove the troublesome Aristide from the National Palace.

Bill Clinton's Shameful Haiti Legacy |Bob Shacochis |January 19, 2010 |DAILY BEAST
The U.S. under Bill Clinton (“He is my twin,” Aristide told me in 1993) put Aristide back in power.

What Haiti Needs |Amy Wilentz |January 16, 2010 |DAILY BEAST
Aristide returned to power, and left peacefully when his term expired two years later.

Clinton to the Rescue |Bryan Curtis, Benjamin Sarlin |January 14, 2010 |DAILY BEAST
There was, of course, much pressure exerted on them by France, which had found Aristide's demand politically disconcerting.

Why Haiti's Earthquake Is France's Problem |Tunku Varadarajan |January 14, 2010 |DAILY BEAST

By 1994, Clinton was ready to invade the country and restore Aristide to power, despite the protests of many Democrats.

Clinton to the Rescue |Bryan Curtis, Benjamin Sarlin |January 14, 2010 |DAILY BEAST
“But you soon will,” said Aristide, in his pleasant voice and with a laughing, challenging glance in his bright eyes.

The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol |William J. Locke
“It would cost the blood and tears and laughter of the human race,” said Aristide.

The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol |William J. Locke
As soon as the door closed behind him Aristide sprang into an attitude of indignation.

The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol |William J. Locke
A short while afterwards Aristide, valise in hand, presented himself at the bureau of the Hôtel de la Curatterie.

The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol |William J. Locke
“All the more reason to seek consolation,” replied Aristide.

The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol |William J. Locke