Jansen

American

[jan-suhn, yahn-suhn] / ˈdʒæn sən, ˈyɑn sən /

noun

Cornelis Otto Cornelius Jansenius, 1585–1638, Dutch Roman Catholic theologian.

Jansen British

/ ˈdʒænsən /

noun

Cornelis (kɔːˈniːlɪs). Latin name Cornelius Jansenius. 1585–1638, Dutch Roman Catholic theologian. In Augustinus (1640) he defended the teachings of St Augustine, esp on free will, grace, and predestination

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BHP’s Jansen potash project is scheduled to move into production in 2027.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Jansen appears a place too high at number seven.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

Since bidding farewell to Kenley Jansen after the 2021 season, the Dodgers haven’t had a closer tally more than 25 saves in a season.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

Always improving, always moving the new ball, I'll go with South Africa's Marco Jansen.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

When Dirk Jansen saw the other ghosts, he broke into a stumbling run, and they held out their hands to greet him.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman

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