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van

[van] / væn /
NOUN
small truck
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NOUN
vehicle
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On an early October morning, federal officers watched a white van leave the parking lot.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

The judge questioned why ICE officials couldn’t send a van to pick up Romero León.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

"Countries are taking steps," said Dutch Climate Minister Stientje van Veldhoven, whose country co-hosted.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Virgil van Dijk is seen gesturing at Mac Allister to pick him up.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

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

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler