Jeffreys
Americannoun
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George 1st Baron Jeffreys of Wem, 1648–89, English jurist.
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Sir Harold, 1891–1989, British geophysicist and astronomer.
noun
Example Sentences
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Mr Rickman, who is deputy president of the Farmers' Union of Wales, recently brought in 26-year-old Sean Jeffreys as a partner at his 84-hectare farm near Bethlehem, Carmarthenshire.
From BBC ● May 31, 2023
The Coast Guard searched an area based on the last known position of one of the fishermen’s cellphones and their intention to fish on Jeffreys Ledge.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 21, 2023
"Observers are a very important part of the process," Jeffreys said.
From Salon ● Oct. 6, 2022
But while venturing around, Jeffreys Málaga, a Galápagos National Park Directorate ranger on the expedition, called out “Tortoise!” and Tapia felt “hope and excitement bubble up.”
From Washington Post ● Jun. 15, 2022
I had known I’d see lots of hairless little Jeffreys there, but there were kids of all ages.
From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick
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