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Hawkins

American  
[haw-kinz] / ˈhɔ kɪnz /

noun

  1. Sir Anthony Hope Anthony Hope, 1863–1933, English novelist and playwright.

  2. Coleman, 1904–69, U.S. jazz saxophonist.

  3. Also Sir John, 1532–95, English slave trader and rear admiral.


Hawkins British  
/ ˈhɔːkɪnz /

noun

  1. Coleman. 1904–69, US pioneer of the tenor saxophone for jazz

  2. Sir John. 1532–95, English naval commander and slave trader, treasurer of the navy (1577–89); commander of a squadron in the fleet that defeated the Spanish Armada (1588)

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Even when Joe Hawkins was binned after five minutes Wales grew stronger.

From BBC

Hawkins' card remained yellow as it was deemed a passive tackle but it was still an 11th sin-binning in Tandy's seven games in charge.

From BBC

"The Home Office has not done enough to warn dual nationals of the serious impact this will have on them," the group's head of policy and advocacy, Monique Hawkins, said.

From BBC

The Justin Hawkins Recording Studio at Hereford Cathedral School will allow students to record and produce using professional equipment.

From BBC

He became a JV coach at Hawkins for one season before taking over at Angelou last season.

From Los Angeles Times