Andersen

American

[an-der-suhn] / ˈæn dər sən /

noun

Hans Christian 1805–75, Danish author, especially of fairy tales.

Andersen British

/ ˈændəsən /

noun

Hans Christian. 1805–75, Danish author of fairy tales, including The Ugly Duckling, The Tin Soldier, and The Snow Queen

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COPENHAGEN—Martin Tamm Andersen spent his 20s fighting the U.S.-led global war on terror in places other American allies refused to go.

From The Wall Street Journal

But that has not stopped Andersen from looking for an exit plan.

From Barron's

Much depends on whether Greenland can exploit the mineral wealth under the ice, said Andersen, the economist.

From The Wall Street Journal

Tony Andersen — executive officer of the state’s Board of Forestry and Fire Protection, which is in charge of creating the regulations — has repeatedly stressed the board’s commitment to incorporating L.A.’s feedback.

From Los Angeles Times

There also is a confusing mismatch in Andersen Group’s financial statements.

From The Wall Street Journal

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