Paul Jones
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of Paul Jones
C19: named after John Paul Jones
Example Sentences
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Athletic director Daphnie Johnson and president Paul Jones were among about a dozen people who welcomed the team at the steps outside the Pyramid for the momentous occasion.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2024
“The yellow flag with a rattlesnake and the words ‘Don’t Tread On Me,’ was flown by Hopkins from his flagship the USS Alfred and hoisted by Revolutionary War hero John Paul Jones.
From Washington Times • Aug. 29, 2023
Claire and Paul Jones, both 36, from Leicestershire, were moved on Saturday by coach from the Village Rhodes Beach Resort near Lardos.
From BBC • Jul. 24, 2023
Since the days of John Paul Jones and the American Revolution, the top job in the U.S.
From New York Times • Jul. 21, 2023
“Beings,” she said to her husband, “that we’ve got the fiddle for Paul Jones, little Blossom could take lessons too and both could practice on the same fiddle.”
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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