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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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In fact, Raymond said USC coaches, including offensive line coach Zach Hanson, told him they saw him playing center in the future.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 12, 2026

“It’s unfortunate that he went down, but I think Coach Hanson has done a great job training us all at different positions,” Paige said of offensive line coach Zach Hanson.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 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

Faruqi, the deputy leader of the Greens party, took Hanson to court after the tweet was posted, arguing it breached the racial discrimination act.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

Mr. Hanson began to rub at an invisible spot on the glass counter.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson

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