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Nansen

American  
[nan-suhn, nahn-suhn] / ˈnæn sən, ˈnɑn sən /

noun

  1. Fridtjof 1861–1930, Norwegian Arctic explorer, zoologist, and statesman: Nobel Peace Prize 1922.


Nansen British  
/ ˈnænsən /

noun

  1. Fridtjof (ˈfridjɔf). 1861–1930, Norwegian arctic explorer, statesman, and scientist. He crossed Greenland (1888–89) and attempted to reach the North Pole (1893–96), attaining a record 86° 14′ N (1895). He was the League of Nations' high commissioner for refugees (1920–22): Nobel peace prize 1922

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“If the rebalancing was to be legitimate, it would have been announced beforehand,” said Nicolai Sondergaard, a research analyst at crypto analytics firm Nansen.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 13, 2026

But it might not translate into an immediate rally, said Jake Kennis, senior research analyst at crypto analytics platform Nansen.

From MarketWatch Dec. 11, 2025

Moreover, Prof Arild Moe, from Norwegian research group Fridtjof Nansen Institute, says the entire cold rush of the Arctic was based on exaggerated assumptions.

From BBC Jan. 5, 2025

But one-and-a-half years in, Nansen deserves credit for hauling Arizona’s defense out of the gutter and wrapping it in respectability.

From Seattle Times Oct. 2, 2023

The young man with the flaming hair turned half about, pork pie in hand, to get a better view of Dr. Nansen.

From The Sailor by Snaith, J. C.

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