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Carlson

American  
[kahrl-suhn] / ˈkɑrl sən /

noun

  1. Anton Julius 1875–1956, U.S. physiologist, born in Sweden.

  2. Chester Floyd, 1906–68, U.S. inventor of xerographic copying process.

  3. Evans Fordyce 1896–1947, U.S. Marine Corps general in World War II.

Example Sentences

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Brad Carlson described a "bubbling" resentment between his mother and aunt.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Giving evidence via video-link, Carlson said: "There was interaction and sometimes anger and hostility between my mother and Nancy; there was resentment seemingly bubbling up."

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Carlson can sense a sinking ship, and he is jumping into a life raft.

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026

But Carlson is hardly the only American with buyer’s remorse.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Carlson lived on the Ranch, he wouldn’t be allowed to take his medicine.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy

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