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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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The inspiration: 1920s Southern California estate gardens created by A. E. Hanson.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

Hanson later denied she was calling for a return to that policy.

From Barron's Jul. 21, 2026

The ship swiftly changed its flag from San Marino to Gabon, and its name from Seasky to Hanson.

From The Wall Street Journal May 28, 2026

England international Russo netted 13 goals in 22 matches, playing as both a striker and a midfielder, while Hanson finished third in the goalscoring charts behind Shaw and Russo with 12 goals.

From BBC May 18, 2026

“If playing football can get you to college, if playing football can get you an education, then play football,” Hanson told him.

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

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