Atkins

[ at-kinz ]

/ ˈæt kɪnz /

noun, plural At·kins for 2.

ChesterChet, 1924–2001, U.S. country-and-western singer and musician.

Tommy Atkins.

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Examples from the Web for atkins

Despite Atkins, people with IQs lower than 70 have since been executed.
How the U.S. Justice System Screws Prisoners with Disabilities|Elizabeth Picciuto|December 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
According to the Los Angeles Times, Atkins got married in 1981 to “a self-proclaimed Texas millionaire” named Donald Laisure.
Charles Manson, Ted Bundy & Other Notorious Jailhouse Weddings|Caitlin Dickson|November 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In 1987, Atkins was married again, to attorney James Whitehouse, who had represented her some of her final parole hearings.
Charles Manson, Ted Bundy & Other Notorious Jailhouse Weddings|Caitlin Dickson|November 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Since North West took the Internet by storm, mom has gone on the Atkins diet to get back to her pre-baby body.
Did Kim Kardashian Photoshop Her Butt Selfie? Yes, She Probably Did.|Marina Watts|January 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Group workouts for money are set to replace Atkins and South Beach as the most motivating weight-loss regime.
Workers Earn Money on the Job for Losing Weight|Eliza Shapiro|April 10, 2013|DAILY BEAST
"I'll give you just a half a minute to get down out of that tree," exclaimed Atkins.
No Moss|Harry Castlemon
Gentlemen,” said Atkins, taking off his hat with much solemnity, “the Governor particularly wishes to speak to you both.
Mr. Midshipman Easy|Captain Frederick Marryat
"I haven't seen her for some time," Atkins said rather wistfully.
A Bachelor Husband|Ruby M. Ayres
Did Mr. Atkins see his—this—did he see his present before he accepted it?
The Woman-Haters|Joseph C. Lincoln
You talk too feelingly and sensible for me, Atkins; I cannot bear it.
The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe (1808)|Daniel Defoe

British Dictionary definitions for atkins

Atkins

/ (ˈætkɪnz) /

noun

Robert C . 1930–2003, US physician, cardiologist, and nutritionist. An advocate of complementary medicine, he devised a widely-used diet (the Atkins diet) based on controlled intake of carbohydrates for weight management and disease prevention

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