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Harkins

American  
[hahr-kinz] / ˈhɑr kɪnz /

noun

  1. William Draper, 1873–1951, U.S. chemist.


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The Ducks’ goals came from Beckett Sennecke in the second period and Leo Carlsson and Jansen Harkins in the third.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

The16-screen Harkins Theatres movie cineplex is also open.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

Harkins signed on as a cop in 1922, retiring 42 years later.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

When he retired on Nov. 7 after 32 years on the force, he brought to an end—at least for now—four generations of service by Harkins men to the NYPD.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

"Shouldn't wonder," grinned Harkins in reply, surveying with growing interest the traveller, for such his appearance bespoke him.

From The Lash by Lyman, Olin L.

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