Waal
Americannoun
noun
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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 2014, Waal said his career was largely dedicated to unwinding human exceptionalism, or the view that we are somehow different than other animals.
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
South Africa opened the scoring inside six minutes when Kayla de Waal nudged the ball in after a penalty corner.
From BBC • Jul. 31, 2024
"Waal, I'm great at keepin' still," said Monte.
From Frank Merriwell's Backers The Pride of His Friends by Standish, Burt L.
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