von

[von, fawn, fuhn]

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.

Example Sentences

"This continent has everything it takes to deliver prosperity at home and to shape the global economy of tomorrow," European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen told a business forum held in conjunction with the summit.

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She just announced a European tour with Dita Von Teese set to start immediately after the holiday season.

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Heidi von Tongeln said during Tuesday’s council meeting.

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German actor Udo Kier, a film veteran whose diverse body of work spanned from Lars von Trier tragedies to “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective” and “Blade,” has died.

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By the time of his death, Kier had racked up more than 200 film and television credits, most notably his collaborations with Von Trier.

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