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van

[van] / væn /
NOUN
small truck
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NOUN
vehicle
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“The fact they got in is something we’re all proud of,” said Katherine Vos van Liempt, the club’s general manager.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Mariana van Zeller: The multilingual journalist is best known for her documentary series “Trafficked,” which airs on the National Geographic Channel.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Mr Edwards welcomed the pausing of the ban, but added: "I'm not quite sure what pause means. I think the ban should be rescinded totally so that camper van owners can safely and legally park."

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“I’m moving into a van starting this summer,” Keeton said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

The new man’s name was Jan van Veen and with him came his young sister and nurse, Tine van Veen.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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