Jan

¹ American

[jan, yahn] / dʒæn, yɑn /

noun

a male given name, form of John.
a female given name, form of Janet.

Jan. ² American

abbreviation

January.

Jan British

abbreviation

January

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Homeland Security officials have also claimed a 1,300% increase in vehicle attacks against ICE agents; the 28 alleged attacks this year since Jan. 20 marked a jump from two in 2024.

From Los Angeles Times

The legislation, effective Jan. 1, will add a potent mix of spending increases, tax cuts, and accounting changes.

From Barron's

The judge then set a follow-up hearing for Jan. 22 so she could look over the pending paperwork and make a decision.

From MarketWatch

In California, a new law, ostensibly intended to protect Jewish students from discrimination, goes into effect on Jan. 1.

From Salon

The director and anti-discrimination coordinators will be appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Legislature, likely after Jan. 1.

From Los Angeles Times

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