Lausanne

American

[loh-zan, loh-zan] / loʊˈzæn, loʊˈzan /

noun

a city in and the capital of Vaud, in W Switzerland, on the Lake of Geneva.

Lausanne British

/ ləʊˈzæn, lozan /

noun

a city in W Switzerland, capital of Vaud canton, on Lake Geneva; cultural and commercial centre; university (1537). Pop: 116 300 (2002 est)

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Cas is based in Lausanne, Switzerland and is considered the international supreme court for sport, ruling on disputes as a neutral, independent body.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

During routine screening, teams at the University of California, Santa Cruz and the University of Lausanne independently detected traces of T. pallidum and decided to investigate together.

From Science Daily • Jan. 26, 2026

A spokesperson confirmed that medical and scientific director Dr. Jane Thornton updated IOC members last week at a meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland, on the initial findings of a working group studying the issue.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 10, 2025

Arturo Bris, a professor of finance at the International Institute for Management Development in Lausanne, has voiced concerns about a potential artificial intelligence technology bubble.

From Barron's • Oct. 31, 2025

This was the letter that was inside 18th September Flat 1 312 Lausanne Road London N8 0208 7364321.

From "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" by Mark Haddon

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