| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cutesy expression borrowed from French | New York Times | 14 Dec 2024 |
| Nice statement of indignation? | LA Times Daily | 22 May 2021 |
| Nice statement of indignation? | The Washington Post | 22 May 2021 |
| Pierre's polite lead-in | LA Times Daily | 25 Jul 2020 |
| Pierre's polite lead-in | The Washington Post | 25 Jul 2020 |