Rijswijk

American

[rahys-vahyk] / ˈraɪs vaɪk /

Also Ryswick

noun

a town in SW Netherlands, near The Hague: Treaty of Ryswick 1697.

Rijswijk British

/ ˈrɛjswɛjk, ˈraɪsvaɪk /

noun

English name: Ryswick. a town in the SW Netherlands, in South Holland province on the SE outskirts of The Hague: scene of the signing (1697) of the Treaty of Rijswijk ending the War of the Grand Alliance. Pop: 48 000 (2003 est)

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The Dutch city of Rijswijk has also banned the independence day gatherings.

From BBC ● May 23, 2024

“The world needs energy, but still too much of that is coming from fossil fuels,” ING CEO Steven van Rijswijk said in a statement.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 20, 2023

"We are conscious of the public discussions on saving rates and, depending on developments in the competitive landscape, our liability margins may reduce somewhat from current levels," CEO Steven van Rijswijk said in a statement.

From Reuters ● Nov. 2, 2023

CEO Steven van Rijswijk said the gradual rise in interest rates would trickle down to make its lending business more profitable in the medium term.

From Reuters ● Jan. 27, 2022

The brothers arrive at a polder windmill in Rijswijk just as the rain stops.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman

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