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Olson

American  
[ohl-suhn] / ˈoʊl sən /

noun

  1. Charles, 1910–70, U.S. poet and essayist.


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Jan Olson, a 66-year-old retiree from Dana Point, Calif., has taken multiple expedition cruises.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

For Olson, the highlight of her time aboard the Plancius was the ship’s visit to South Georgia Island, home to millions of penguins in the South Atlantic Ocean.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

“I kind of manifested this whole thing and posted a couple TikToks last year just joking ... never thinking that it was a possibility,” Olson said during a “Good Morning America” interview on Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

The electoral challenge followed a courtroom conflict in which Olson held Haymon in contempt.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

“Now, Reggie, we’ve got to see if Majidi can keep a cool head. He’s got to be careful here and make sure Olson doesn’t suspect anything.”

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan

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