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Hansen

American  
[hahn-suhn] / ˈhɑn sən /

noun

  1. Peter Andreas 1795–1874, Danish astronomer.


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But the oil currently leaving the strait has up to now been sitting in tankers or storage facilities, said Saxo Bank analyst Ole Hansen, adding that "shut-in production takes time to restart".

From Barron's Jul. 5, 2026

Already without Mack Hansen, Ireland's wing shortage worsened an hour before kick-off when Rob Baloucoune - who starred in the Six Nations - was ruled out with a hamstring injury and replaced by Jimmy O'Brien.

From BBC Jul. 4, 2026

Teachers Cecile Hansen and Peter Helmkamp, who had traveled from Miami, Florida to attend the "Great American State Fair" recommended fans, sunblock, visors, and dipping into air conditioned cafes every 20 minutes.

From Barron's Jul. 1, 2026

Paty Santillana, a Van Nuys resident, has visited the Hansen Dam Aquatic Center for the last 15 years.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 11, 2026

No humming songs from Dear Evan Hansen in public.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera

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