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Hanson

American  
[han-suhn] / ˈhæn sən /

noun

  1. Duane, 1925–1996, U.S. artist and sculptor.

  2. Howard Harold, 1896–1981, U.S. composer.


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And far-right Senator Pauline Hanson said "violence against any elected representative, whoever they are and whatever they stand for, is never acceptable in Australia".

From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026

Jonathan Hanson, who lived at the home, also was arraigned on Tuesday and did not enter a plea, Sean Webby, a spokesman for the district attorney’s office, said in an email.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026

Mr. Hanson, a biologist whose previous books explored seeds and feathers, traces bees’ evolutionary transformation from carnivorous ancestral wasps to the busy pollinators of today.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026

He ordered Hanson to delete the tweet and pay Faruqi's legal costs.

From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026

“If you’re the type of leader that as the establishment says can ‘handle your folk,’ you’ll be all right,” said Hanson.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger

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