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van

[van] / væn /
NOUN
small truck
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NOUN
vehicle
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“I wouldn’t even know where to start when it comes to writing a script,” admits Van Pelt, who says she found the film’s team, led by director and co-scripter Olivia Newman, “so open and collaborative.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

In the end, with Argentina's Santi Carreras at fly-half, Van Graan was proved right.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

“With Paul, what separates him from other coaches is he always wants to train,” said Roman Van den Bosch, an 18-year-old high school student who has been working with Caligiuri for a couple of years.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

"Many skilled tradespeople - electricians, roofers, installation specialists, technicians and craftspeople - are earning excellent incomes and are desperately needed by society," Van der Helm explains.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Mr. Van Deusen is still out of the room.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein




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