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van

[van] / væn /
NOUN
small truck
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NOUN
vehicle
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"We found that patients with large numbers of these foamy microglia had a more severe disease course more frequently," says researcher Daan van der Vliet.

From Science Daily • Jun. 29, 2026

Mats van der Plaats, who traveled to Kansas City from the Netherlands, was struck by the giant exit signs in the restrooms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

"The dog had to be cleaned before being put back in the van."

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

As CEO, van Raemdonck closed stores, cut staff, and severed some partnerships, The Wall Street Journal reported.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

Mr. Skevington’s van is parked below the pigeon loft.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




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