Jeffries

American  

[jef-reez] / ˈdʒɛf riz /

noun

1. James J., 1875–1953, U.S. boxer: world heavyweight champion 1899–1905.

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Example Sentences

“We are moving full steam ahead,” House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told Punchbowl News.

From The Wall Street Journal

Favreau, in particular, has pleaded for Democratic politicians to refuse money from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, and called Sen. Chuck Schumer and Rep. Hakeem Jeffries “pathetic” for their hesitancy to endorse mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.

From Slate

McKenna McIntosh had 13 kills and 15 digs, Kendall Omoruyi had 13 kills and four blocks and Eva Jeffries added eight kills and eight digs for Sierra Canyon.

From Los Angeles Times

Then there were his eye-rolling comments to reporters the day after the president met with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., about the shutdown — when he forgot Jeffries’ name.

From Salon

Jeffries trading analyst Jeffrey Favuzza looked at 11 splits.

From Barron's