Waal
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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On the banks of the Waal, the Dutch branch of the Rhine, swimmers are sunning themselves on a Nijmegen beach that didn't exist before the river level dropped a few months ago.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
When Mr. de Waal, a British ceramicist, inherited 264 of these netsuke from a relative in the 1990s, he became fascinated by their artistry—and their provenance.
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
"Frans de Waal definitely helped kick open the door," Benítez says.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 14, 2024
Waal, squire, I reckon everything is done now to the turn of the key.
From The Heatherford Fortune a sequel to the Magic Cameo by Mrs. Georgie Sheldon
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