Volans
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Volans
< Latin, present participle of volāre to fly
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The newly confirmed planets, TOI-791 b and TOI-791 c, orbit an F7-type dwarf star about 1,110 light years from Earth in the southern constellation Volans.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 27, 2026
John Elkington, founder of Volans, is an authority on corporate sustainability and he believes the tide is turning.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2020
“What is remarkable is that Interface has stuck with Mission Zero through thick and thin,” says John Elkington, executive chairman of Volans, a London-based consultant, and a leading authority on corporate sustainability.
From BusinessWeek ● Sep. 4, 2014
Written and directed by Alan Ayckbourn; sets and costumes by Jane Bee Brown; lighting by Tigger Johnson; production stage manager, Sue Volans; fight director, Kate Waters.
From New York Times ● Jun. 4, 2014
Volans, the Flying Fish, is north of Mensa, and south and west of Argo.
From Astronomical Curiosities Facts and Fallacies by Gore, J. Ellard
There was Dylan Volantis of Westlake striking out 10 while giving up only two hits in six shutout innings against Mira Costa in Division 2.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 4, 2024
Dylan Volantis struck out eight in four innings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 11, 2024
Most improved pitcher: Dylan Volantis, Westlake, Sr. The USC commit has learned to throw strikes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 6, 2024
Westlake will have its ace, Dylan Volantis, ready to throw Thursday at Calabasas.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 19, 2024
Two days ago the j fleets of Old Volantis had been two days farther off.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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