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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James came to Inglewood, which is 4-1 this season, after being fired at Hawkins in 2016.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
Study co-author Professor Edwin Hawkins, head of the Colonial Foundation Diagnostics Center where samples were analyzed, said the size and nature of the patient group were important strengths of the research.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026
"US forces are monitoring the area closely and remain prepared to protect the free flow of commerce," said Navy Captain Tim Hawkins, a spokesman for US Central Command.
From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026
“Last week, Centcom completed clearing sea mines from the strait’s international shipping routes,” said Capt. Tim Hawkins, the spokesman for the command.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
“Oh, wow. These are just wonderful,” Ms. Hawkins says, standing up and moving to her whiteboard.
From "Watch Us Rise" by Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan
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