Hanks
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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He cited the historical documentary “The American Experiment,” on which Tom Hanks served as the executive producer, as an example.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
Hanks gets three of the best lines in movie history when he scolds a player who complains that the game is too hard.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
“Toy Story 5” features the original cast, including Tom Hanks as Woody, Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear and Joan Cusack as Jessie.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 21, 2026
"Toy Story 5" -- which returns with Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and Joan Cusack voicing key characters -- opened on 4,425 screens across the United States and Canada over the weekend, Exhibitor Relations' estimates showed.
From Barron's ● Jun. 21, 2026
Hanks of fur come away in her claws.
From "Grendel" by John Gardner
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