Jos

American

[jaws] / dʒɔs /

noun

a city in central Nigeria.

Jos British

/ dʒɒs /

noun

a city in central Nigeria, capital of Plateau state on the Jos Plateau: major centre of the tin-mining industry. Pop: 685 000 (2005 est)

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Former England white-ball captain Jos Buttler will hope to find form after a disappointing World Cup as he returns to Gujarat Titans, where he is joined by batter Tom Banton and left-arm seamer Luke Wood.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

It was on this ground during the 50-over World Cup in 2023 that England shipped 399 runs against South Africa, under the captaincy of Jos Buttler and the brief coaching tenure of Australian Matthew Mott.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

England look set to again back out-of-form opener Jos Buttler, who has returned five single-figure scores in a row at this tournament.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

Jos Buttler failed again - out for three in the third over - while Jacob Bethell fell for eight and Tom Banton two as England slipped to 58-4.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

Whereas Uncle Jos could seem stern, he was a much more accepting person than Charles’s father, and a more relaxed parent.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman

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