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élan

[ey-lahn, ey-lan, ey-lahn] / eɪˈlɑn, eɪˈlæn, eɪˈlɑ̃ /


elan


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One of his two current cars, a 1965 Lotus Elan, is a prized possession.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Jones, who has been a shepherd for the Elan Valley Trust for 26 years, said the fire had created uncertainty and he will not know the financial impact until it has been put out.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said crews have been responding to the fires in and around the Elan Valley area, in Powys, since Sunday.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

“This might not only spell trouble for OpenAI, but it also might result in an avalanche of unintended consequences,” said Elan.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2025

General Butler intercepted and defeated a body of Federals on their way to destroy the railroad at Florence, at or near Mount Elan.

From History of Kershaw's Brigade by Dickert, D. Augustus




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