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Davos

British

/ ˈdævɒs /

noun

Romansch name: Tarau. a mountain resort in Switzerland: winter sports, site of the Parsenn ski run. Pop: 11 417 (2000). Height: about 1560 m (5118 ft)

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A week of meetings for CERAWeek -- dubbed the "Davos of Energy" -- saw around 10,000 executives and experts gather to discuss the latest in their industry.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

In 2008, he traveled to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, portraying himself as a leader with a more business-friendly attitude than other parts of the regime.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

The threats reached a fever pitch just as global political and business elites gathered in Davos for their annual meet-and-greet.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

Qin is preparing animal studies in partnership with the AO Research Institute Davos.

From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026

Stannis had given Davos lands and titles and offices, but would he pay good gold to buy back his life?

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

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