Vanderbilt
Americannoun
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Cornelius, 1794–1877, U.S. financier.
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Harold Stirling 1884–1970, U.S. business executive.
noun
Example Sentences
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Mr. Jones, a professor of law and biological sciences at Vanderbilt University, explains how the complex and often beautiful products of evolution emerge from the simple fact of variation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
The Lakers signed former Vanderbilt forward AJ Okereke to a two-way contract on Sunday, filling their allotted three two-way deals.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
Furious, Vanderbilt sought revenge by cornering Erie stock, buying up all available shares.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
The Vanderbilt commit and possible high draft pick has been a four-year varsity starter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2026
It surprises me when Lucy announces we’ve entered the Vanderbilt Hotel.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
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