Atkins

[ at-kinz ]

/ ˈæt kɪnz /

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noun, plural At·kins for 2.

Chester "Chet", 1924–2001, U.S. country-and-western singer and musician.

Tommy Atkins.

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How to use Atkins in a sentence

The British captured Atkins, and he confessed to acting on behalf of Deane and the Americans.
Mixing diplomacy and spying would be poor strategy for U.S.|Jeff Rogg|February 25, 2021|Washington Post
Atkins on Wednesday publicly endorsed Weber’s daughter, Akilah Weber, in the race to replace Weber in the Assembly.
Morning Report: San Diegans Are Drowning in Water Debt|Voice of San Diego|January 28, 2021|Voice of San Diego
Atkins ranked one better than that, and Paleo wasn’t far above Atkins.
In 2021, as ever, the best diets are simple|Sara Chodosh|January 6, 2021|Popular-Science
Atkins’ wife, the high-powered land-use and housing consultant Jennifer LeSar.
Politics Report: Recall Push Not Dismissed|Scott Lewis and Andrew Keatts|December 19, 2020|Voice of San Diego

After the last session ended without major action on police reform or housing, Speaker Anthony Rendon and Atkins traded a series of statements in the media blaming each other for the outcomes.
Sacramento Report: Shutdowns Loom as the Legislature Returns|Sara Libby|December 4, 2020|Voice of San Diego
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
You lie with the dogs, Assistant U.S. Attorney Harrison Rivers (Sharif Atkins) told Will, “You wake up with fleas.”
‘The Good Wife’ Star Mike Colter Defends Lemond Bishop’s Killer Instincts|Kevin Fallon|September 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“This is a really good idea,” says 24-year-old Rhiannon Atkins.
New Pay-by-Photo Restaurant Opens in London|Charlotte Lytton|May 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
"Tommy Atkins" was the rage for the moment, and what may be called "Absent-minded Beggarism" was rampant.
The Relief of Mafeking|Filson Young
John Atkins read the sensitive heart of the boy like a book.
Sue, A Little Heroine|L. T. Meade
After these misfortunes John Atkins had a bad illness himself.
Sue, A Little Heroine|L. T. Meade
Then through her musty veil her eyes were fixed anxiously on Atkins.
Sue, A Little Heroine|L. T. Meade
Tom stopped on board with him, but they let me come ashore in Atkins' boat; and of course I lent them a hand to get their fish up.
A Chapter of Adventures|G. A. Henty

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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