Hanna

American

[han-uh] / ˈhæn ə /

noun

Marcus Alonzo Mark, 1837–1904, U.S. merchant and politician: senator 1897–1904.

Hanna British

/ ˈhænə /

noun

William. 1910–2001, US animator and film producer who with Joseph Barbera (1911–2006) created the cartoon characters Tom and Jerry in the 1940s; the Hanna–Barbera company later produced numerous cartoon series for television.

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"As far as we're concerned, it's 100 percent on, and it's never been off," said Hanna.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

"Right now, I'm probably averaging about 12 to 20 meetings regarding this training facility a week," said Hanna.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

But over time, Hanna began to leave Hornigold and his friends to foot her escalating bills.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

The film suggests that Hanna had previously been convicted in the UK for shoplifting and fraud.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Hanna, the little one, ran up to me as soon as I entered, tugging at my tzitzis like I was a dog on a leash.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

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