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van

[van] / væn /
NOUN
small truck
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NOUN
vehicle
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Evans was sentenced less than a year after stealing the pop diva’s unreleased music from her choreographer’s van in Atlanta.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

In these systems, the semiconductor and insulating layer bond together much more strongly instead of remaining loosely connected by van der Waals forces.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

Five points separate Price and sixth-placed Gian van Veen so certain results next week could see a congested field and two play-off spots up for grabs in Sheffield on 21 May.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

There are still plenty of uncertainties, and van Rensch cautioned it was possible an El Nino might not develop at all.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Dad’s hired a van and is going over there today to get the place ready.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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