Jansen

American

[jan-suhn, yahn-suhn] / ˈdʒæn sən, ˈjɑn 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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In 2025, her brother, Jansen Panettiere, died suddenly of heart complications.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026

Her younger brother, actor Jansen Panettiere, died unexpectedly at 28 in 2023.

From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2026

“People like to throw those chaotic videos online,” said Jansen, who works in marketing and runs a social-media account dedicated to Greece travel tips.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026

Walter, playing in his first match of the tournament after Aiden Markram withdrew for personal reasons, hit 37 from 18 deliveries, including a run of five consecutive boundaries off Jansen and Rachin Ravindra.

From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026

“Ms. Rubin will get your things ready and she’ll get them to you later this week,” answered Dr. Jansen.

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio

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