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Stefansson

American  
[stef-uhn-suhn] / ˈstɛf ən sən /

noun

  1. Vilhjalmur 1879–1962, U.S. Arctic explorer and author, born in Canada.


Stefansson British  
/ ˈstɛfənsən /

noun

  1. Vilhjalmur (ˈvɪlˌhjaʊmɛr). 1879–1962, Canadian explorer, noted for his books on the Inuit

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Supplies are purposely light because Stefansson wants the group to demonstrate how easy it is to live off the land.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 10, 2025

“There was a panic situation,” Stefansson told The Associated Press.

From Seattle Times Nov. 9, 2023

And as soon as they were trapped, Stefansson began making plans for an escape.

From New York Times Nov. 29, 2022

The European market remained their most promising lead, and toward the end of October, Stefansson heard from Colonel William Francis Forbes-Sempill, a British aviator who had expressed interest in an investment.

From Slate Aug. 2, 2022

All right, get those fellows at work in the engine room, Stefansson.

From Sweetapple Cove by Van Schaick, George

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