Hans
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Hans Ulrich Obrist, one of the most significant tastemakers in the art world, tries to buy a book every day.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
Hans Johnson, chair of the Los Angeles County Civilian Oversight Commission, called the ruling a “big win” for law enforcement transparency.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
In June 1530 Hans Holbein the Younger was rounded up for being a truant from the Reformed Church and its newfangled Eucharist.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
Hans Tino Hansen of the Risk Intelligence firm told AFP the number of warships in western navies equipped for a convoy mission had fallen by 75 percent since 1988.
From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026
We were saying our goodbyes when the front door opened, and Hans came in.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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