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Swanson

American  
[swon-suhn] / ˈswɒn sən /

noun

  1. Gloria Gloria Josephine May Swenson, 1899–1983, U.S. film actress.


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Paul W. Downs, “Hacks” “I still can’t believe Nick Offerman never picked up an Emmy nomination for playing breakfast-loving libertarian Ron Swanson on ‘Parks and Recreation.’

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

“You serve big and hearty slices of moist, tender Swanson turkey, with grand giblet gravy and special corn-bread dressing, and fluffy, whipped sweet potatoes with golden Swanson butter, and garden-fresh peas with more butter.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Yes, everyone’s there to hear her sing but she connects with the lens like the great silent star Gloria Swanson: She’s ready for her 3D close-up, Mr. Cameron.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Davidson analyst Wyatt Swanson wrote on April 21.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

The growth that Swanson saw through the theodolite was apparent to Crandell and Mullineaux who were used to seeing a different slope.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone

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