Waal
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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Following the trail of these minuscule treasures back in time, Mr. de Waal traced the history of his forbears among the Ephrussis, a Jewish banking family that grew prosperous in the 19th century.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 30, 2026
In 1979, an important study by Frans de Waal demonstrated how using science to test for a human hunch could help further our understanding of animal behavior.
From Salon ● May 12, 2025
Benítez says that the legacy of de Waal was a main reason that drew her to join the faculty at Emory, where she feels that she is walking in his footsteps.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 14, 2024
The scheme, backed by Sir Lenny Henry and novelist Kit De Waal, would give up to 12 aspiring writers a "crucial insight" into writing for TV, it added.
From BBC ● Feb. 2, 2024
Waal, I never want to feel that air way ag’in!
From Frank Merriwell's New Comedian The Rise of a Star by Standish, Burt L.
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