Volans
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Volans
< Latin, present participle of volāre to fly
Example Sentences
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John Elkington, founder of Volans, is an authority on corporate sustainability and he believes the tide is turning.
From BBC • Aug. 22, 2020
“What is remarkable is that Interface has stuck with Mission Zero through thick and thin,” says John Elkington, executive chairman of Volans, a London-based consultant, and a leading authority on corporate sustainability.
From BusinessWeek • Sep. 4, 2014
Written and directed by Alan Ayckbourn; sets and costumes by Jane Bee Brown; lighting by Tigger Johnson; production stage manager, Sue Volans; fight director, Kate Waters.
From New York Times • Jun. 4, 2014
Volans says that Faber is now working hard on its follow-up apps, although they are still under wraps.
From The Guardian • Aug. 8, 2011
Chamælion.—This small constellation lies south of Volans, and north of Mensa and Octans.
From Astronomical Curiosities Facts and Fallacies by Gore, J. Ellard
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