Jenkins

British

/ ˈdʒɛŋkɪnz /

noun

Roy ( Harris ), Baron Jenkins of Hillhead. 1920–2003, British politician and author; Labour home secretary (1965–67, 1974–76) and chancellor of the exchequer (1967–70); president of the European Commission (1977–80); cofounder of the Social Democratic Party (1981); leader of party (1982–83); Chancellor of Oxford University (1987–2003)

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"If Labour don't get in, I'll be very upset," Jenkins told AFP.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

In Cardiff city centre, sitting near a statue of ex-Labour MP Bevan, 83-year-old Sue Jenkins said she isn't ready to give up on Labour yet.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

CEO Ernie Garcia III and CFO Mark Jenkins said the company remains on track to hit its target of selling 3 million cars yearly at a 13.5% adjusted Ebitda margin by 2030 to 2035.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Then in 16 riotous second-half minutes, Danny Levi, Cooper Jenkins, Brodie Croft and Hall added four more tries.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Officer Jenkins shifts, and his face grows even redder.

From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan

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