Hawkins
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Sir Anthony Hope Anthony Hope, 1863–1933, English novelist and playwright.
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Coleman, 1904–69, U.S. jazz saxophonist.
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Also Sir John, 1532–95, English slave trader and rear admiral.
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Coleman. 1904–69, US pioneer of the tenor saxophone for jazz
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Sir John. 1532–95, English naval commander and slave trader, treasurer of the navy (1577–89); commander of a squadron in the fleet that defeated the Spanish Armada (1588)
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Davis and Hawkins were disciplined in October, and Osman was disciplined in March.
From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026
Former World Championship runners-up Barry Hawkins and Matthew Stevens went head-to-head in the evening session with Welshman Stevens taking the opener on the black 61-57 after he had been 57-0 behind.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
"We continue to learn all about our spacecraft as we operate it in deep space with crew for the first time," Hawkins said.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
Italy captain Michele Lamaro and Wales duo Joe Hawkins and Mee both forced crucial turnovers for their sides before Italy fly-half Garbisi missed an early penalty.
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026
“I hope you brought your fresh minds and open hearts this afternoon,” Ms. Hawkins says, smiling wide.
From "Watch Us Rise" by Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan
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