Henson
Americannoun
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Jim James Maury Henson, 1936–90, U.S. puppeteer: creator of the Muppets.
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Matthew Alexander, 1866–1955, U.S. Arctic explorer: accompanied Peary to North Pole 1909.
Example Sentences
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“It’s his choice how much he explains or doesn’t explain,” Henson said.
From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2026
Morton raves, and off she goes, telling me how much she adores Jim Henson and how “The Dark Crystal” is one of her all-time favorite films.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
For those who couldn’t visit his dude ranch, Henson began shipping packets of ranch seasoning.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
In reply to the post, Taraji P Henson - star of hits including Hidden Figures and Empire - said the show had had her in a "chokehold" and she had binged it in one day.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
Already Mr. Henson had called about our late house payment on the first mortgage.
From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals
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