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Hansen

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[hahn-suhn] / ˈhɑn sən /

noun

  1. Peter Andreas 1795–1874, Danish astronomer.


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Kendra Hansen has caught 96 passes for 1,143 yards and 22 touchdowns and has 44 flag pulls on defense.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026

Dropping one rung to fifth, also with $8 million, was "Primetime," starring Robert Pattinson as reality TV host Chris Hansen.

From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026

Under Hansen, who took over as head coach after last year's disappointing World Cup, the Black Ferns were unbeaten and have defeated Canada and France this year.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

To do it, Hansen forges forward with all the ardent conviction of an American soldier, clinging to the belief that his definition of good is the greater good, too.

From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2026

Just after Lopsang disappeared down the Step, Hansen apparently ran out of oxygen and foundered.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer

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