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Assen

British  
/ ˈɑsə /

noun

  1. a city in the N Netherlands, capital of Drenthe province. Pop: 62 000 (2003 est)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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"Given the nature and gravity of the offences, only a substantial prison sentence will suffice," said the court in Assen, in the north of the country.

From BBC Jun. 5, 2026

"Given the nature and gravity of the offences, only a substantial prison sentence will suffice," said the court in Assen, in the north of the Netherlands.

From Barron's Jun. 5, 2026

Bulgarian Health Minister Assen Medzhidiev said most of the survivors were in very bad condition.

From Seattle Times Feb. 17, 2023

Two of its most popular members, Economy Minister Kiril Petkov and Finance Minister Assen Vassilev, will not be part of the new administration as they are expected to announce soon their own political party.

From Reuters Sep. 16, 2021

But fortunately for the disposal of our toy supply, renewed at Assen, the watery way was starred with red, green, and blue barges inhabited by large families of violet-eyed, tow-headed infants.

From The Chauffeur and the Chaperon by Karl Anderson

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