Explore Devos through 10+ example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.
Devos meaning
A surname from Dutch.
Using Devos
- The main meaning on this page is: A surname from Dutch.
- In the example corpus, devos often appears in combinations such as: betsy devos, devos and, devos has.
Context around Devos
- Average sentence length in these examples: 24.3 words
- Position in the sentence: 11 start, 6 middle, 3 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Devos
- In this selection, "devos" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 24.3 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, betsy, jason, appropriate, policy, rebuked and reportedly stand out and add context to how "devos" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include according to devos for use and alongside devos the devastator. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "devos" sits close to words such as acupuncture, aero and ahl, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with devos
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
DeVos is probably an alumnus. (5 words)
With ties to former Trump education secretary Betsy DeVos. (9 words)
But the MFF exists, in large part, due to the DeVos family’s largesse. (14 words)
In announcing the extension, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos rebuked Congress for failing to act. “The added time also allows Congress to do its job and determine what measures it believes are necessary and appropriate," DeVos said in a statement. (39 words)
But Liz Hill, a spokeswoman for Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, signaled that Mr. Trump’s threat was serious and that the department was “looking at all of our options” to determine how it could be carried out. (37 words)
But the concrete results of ballot initiatives around the nation show that it is in fact Trump, DeVos and other voucher proponents who are out of step with the American people on this particular issue. (35 words)
Example sentences (20)
In announcing the extension, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos rebuked Congress for failing to act. “The added time also allows Congress to do its job and determine what measures it believes are necessary and appropriate," DeVos said in a statement.
Alongside Devos the Devastator, Klaw, and Huntara, Paibok helped found the Fearsome Foursome to threaten the Fantastic Four.
Former Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos reportedly gave Holmes $100m while the Theranos founder has been ordered to pay back media mogul Rupert Murdoch $125m, according to court documents.
Interim general secretary, and former Canadian men's national team player, Jason deVos said the organization welcomes the move from the federal government.
School choice expansions are fueled, in part, by groups like the American Federation for Children — founded by former Trump administration Education Secretary Betsy DeVos — sending millions of dollars to candidates who support them.
With ties to former Trump education secretary Betsy DeVos.
But the concrete results of ballot initiatives around the nation show that it is in fact Trump, DeVos and other voucher proponents who are out of step with the American people on this particular issue.
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos proceeded much more honestly during the first Trump administration, replacing Obama’s short-cut guidance with the formal federal rulemaking process, replete with public comment periods and avenues for legal challenge.
Toronto assistant coach Jason deVos had to restrain Flores, who clearly wanted a piece of someone.
An additional fund allocation is expected in the coming days, according to DeVos, for use by colleges and universities to meet their institutional and emergency needs due to the pandemic.
Between March and May of this year, the DeVos Institute performed more than 400 free assessments of arts organizations across the country.
But DeVos scrapped the Obama-era policies, saying they were unfair to everyone involved, and she now wants to balance the scales of justice with clear, formal rules.
But Liz Hill, a spokeswoman for Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, signaled that Mr. Trump’s threat was serious and that the department was “looking at all of our options” to determine how it could be carried out.
But the MFF exists, in large part, due to the DeVos family’s largesse.
Chancellor Kim Wilcox said he’s grateful for the federal relief but was disheartened by DeVos’ policy.
DeVos’ changes narrow the definition of sexual harassment and require colleges to investigate claims only if they’re reported to certain officials.
DeVos’ “freedom scholarships” are similar but instead would give people a tax break to donate to the non-profit organizations issuing scholarships.
DeVos has not announced plans for after she leaves office in January, but had previously suggested she might not stay on for a second term were Trump to win re-election.
DeVos is probably an alumnus.
DeVos’ policy was condemned by opponents who say it weakens protections for victims and will discourage many from reporting misconduct.
Common combinations with devos
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- betsy devos 33×
- devos and 8×
- devos has 8×
- the devos 7×
- devos is 6×
- devos to 5×
- devos said 4×
- but devos 4×
- by devos 4×
- devos the 3×