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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

Despite this, the Elan Valley dams are no stranger to deaths - 55 people die in inland waters across Wales every year and the local fire station keeps a boat.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

While it is possible Musk and OpenAI could settle, Elan thinks it’s unlikely, given the unique personalities involved.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2025

His feoffees were to pay nineteen marks “for ye makyng ye sayd Elan nun.”

From Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 by Power, Eileen




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