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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According to sources contacted by AFP between Wednesday and Friday, around 26 people were still in Swiss hospitals this week: 12 in Zurich, 10 in Lausanne, two in Geneva and two in Wallis.

From Barron's

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

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

Speaking at Tuesday's news conference, Hodgkinson teased that she "wouldn't rule out" going even faster in Lausanne as she sought to hone her race-day sharpness.

From BBC

The pair will go head-to-head over 800m at next week's Lausanne Diamond League, after which Hunter Bell will make her decision.

From BBC

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