Batavian
Britishadjective
noun
Example Sentences
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You might choose the crisper, sturdier Batavian lettuces that hold up better in heat — varieties such as Nevada and Muir.
From Washington Post • May 19, 2015
In his capacity as president of the Batavian Society, dedicated to the study of Java’s natural history, Raffles frequently toured the island and recorded his observations of geological phenomena.
From Scientific American • Mar. 1, 2013
The Batavian, a local online newspaper, posted a poll asking, “Are you confident Le Roy schools are looking out for the best interest of students?”
From New York Times • Mar. 7, 2012
According to the Columbia Journalism Review, The Batavian "operates with a skeleton staff" of Owens, his wife, two part-time employees, and paid freelancers, making its editorial output modest.
From Slate • Jun. 29, 2011
If I ever did any good, it was in stirring up the pure minds of the Dutchmen, and setting the old Batavian spirit in motion, after having slept so long.
From The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution (Volume VI) by Various
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