Vanderbilt

[van-der-bilt]

noun

1. Cornelius, 1794–1877, U.S. financier.

2. Harold Stirling 1884–1970, U.S. business executive.

Vanderbilt

/ ˈvændəbɪlt /

noun

1. Cornelius, known as Commodore Vanderbilt. 1794–1877, US steamship and railway magnate and philanthropist

Example Sentences

Vanderbilt’s football season is off to a dream start.

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Of the nine universities sent the compact, four currently don’t require a test score: Vanderbilt, USC, the University of Arizona and the University of Virginia.

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The Grammy winner added that she needs to be closer to Vanderbilt University, “where I’m having a few treatments here and there.”

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Vanderbilt is the Lakers’ other top defender, his versatility allowing him to guard multiple positions.

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"The President's social media posts and statements are a major problem for the prosecution, both legally and practically," said Jeffrey Bellin, a professor at Vanderbilt University Law School.

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