Verny

British

/ ˈvjɛrnɪj /

noun

a former name (until 1927) of Almaty

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"I think this tool is fantastic for the children, because they can do aquatic activities at home, without too much travel," said Beatrice Simon, a school principal in Verny, a town of 2,000 people.

From Barron's

The truck arrived in Verny in January, offering a daily session over eight to 10 days for first- and second-graders, enough for some to earn a swimming certificate, before moving on to another town.

From Barron's

He and his son, Verny Pivi, were arrested on the border of the two states during a routine security check on Tuesday.

From BBC

I recently interviewed the author of "The Embodied Mind," Thomas Verny.

From Salon

Author and physician Thomas R. Verny delves into these puzzling cases and more in his fascinating new book, "The Embodied Mind: Understanding the Mysteries of Cellular Memory, Consciousness, and Our Bodies."

From Salon

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