Jansen

[ jan-suhn; Dutch yahn-suhn ]

noun

1. Cor·ne·lis Ot·to [kaw, r, -, ney, -lis , ot, -oh], Cornelius Jansenius, 1585–1638, Dutch Roman Catholic theologian.

Jansen

/ ˈdʒænsən /

noun

1. JansenCornelis15851638MDutchRELIGION: theologian Cornelis (kɔːˈniːlɪs). Latin name Cornelius Jansenius. 1585–1638, Dutch Roman Catholic theologian. In Augustinus (1640) he defended the teachings of St Augustine, esp on free will, grace, and predestination

Example Sentences

Jansen also said they are considering legal action against the alleged victim for false accusations.

From The Daily Beast

Jansen insisted that though the pair did have sex, it was consensual—which the victim has denied through her attorney.

From The Daily Beast

Jansen has said he was told in February that the case was “basically closed.”

From The Daily Beast

Jansen botched both of his events, sustaining not one but two devastating falls.

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Jansen took a well-deserved victory lap after his win with his 8-month-old infant in tow.

From The Daily Beast

Quickly she put on her things, and hurried round to her faithful supporter, Consul Jansen.

From Project Gutenberg

The company made way for her involuntarily, and she was placed at the upper end of the hall, between Mrs. Jansen and Mrs. Heidt.

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Her most faithful admirer, Consul Jansen, turned up with a big bunch of flowers, and hoisted the flag in his garden at half-mast.

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Alfonso made a warm friend of Captain Jansen, who pledged secrecy as to his escape from Amsterdam.

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Then there were Jan Jansen and several others, but they were no doubt thinking of him now as a successful painter.

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