von

American  

[von, fawn, fuhn] / vɒn, fɔn, fən /

preposition

1. from; of (used in German and Austrian personal names, originally to indicate place of origin and later to indicate nobility).

   Paul von Hindenburg.

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Example Sentences

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von

Their call came just a week before EU chief Ursula von der Leyen was to outline how the bloc intends to better protect children online from dangerous content and addictive apps.

From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026

Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Union’s executive arm, pledged investments worth €200 million for Greenland.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026

As von der Leyen wrapped up a two-day visit to the vast island, she said Europe would "be more present and to be more engaged in Greenland and in the Arctic".

From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026

"We have to step up and that means being ready to respond to Russia's recklessness faster and better," von der Leyen said.

From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026

“I still want to work for Dr. von Braun.”

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam