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Val

1 American  

abbreviation

Biochemistry.
  1. valine.


Val 2 American  
[val] / væl /

noun

  1. Valenciennes.


Val 3 American  
[val] / væl /

noun

  1. a male given name, form of Valentine.

  2. a female given name, form of Valerie.


val. 4 American  

abbreviation

  1. valentine.

  2. valuation.

  3. value.

  4. valued.


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One recent Prep Talk was 11 paragraphs about Val Moreno, a man serving his 33rd season on the Servite football chain crew.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 23, 2026

That was 26 years ago, and Pam has since died, but Val still welcomes visitors and school groups to show them the toys of the past.

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

With a pristine collection of vintage toys, Val and her sister decided to expand their collection and share it with others.

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

For the longest time, the residents of Val Verde could not find a lawyer willing to fight the landfill enveloping their neighborhood in clouds of stench.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 12, 2026

She took care not to look at Val.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda

Emotional val. plus 100 % times nil. plus val. crop.

From "Absalom, Absalom!" by William Faulkner

Intrinsic val. possible though not probable forced sale of house 6 land plus val. crop minus child’s one quarter.

From "Absalom, Absalom!" by William Faulkner

Bigamy threat val. minus nil. unless quick buyer.

From "Absalom, Absalom!" by William Faulkner

Increase 200% times intrinsic val. yearly plus liquid assets plus credit earned.

From "Absalom, Absalom!" by William Faulkner

The material was of dimity, over muslin, and tiny rows of "val." lace formed a yoke and edgings.

From Dorothy Dale : a girl of today by Margaret Penrose

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