Hawkins
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Sir Anthony Hope Anthony Hope, 1863–1933, English novelist and playwright.
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Coleman, 1904–69, U.S. jazz saxophonist.
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Also Sir John, 1532–95, English slave trader and rear admiral.
noun
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Coleman. 1904–69, US pioneer of the tenor saxophone for jazz
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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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Fiji were rocked and following a speculative Hawkins kick, Ravutaumada was inexplicably caught napping by Adams as he picked the pocket of his opposite number to score.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
It was left to the Scarlets centre partnership to finish the victory with Hawkins setting up James.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
They echoed the call from the Hawkins that a statutory public inquiry was needed - and that nothing should jeopardise the police investigation into NUH maternity services.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
Whistleblower Jack Hawkins - whose daughter Harriet was stillborn - said he understood the sentiment, but questioned whether Parliament was the right forum for further inquiries.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
A crestfallen Hawkins assured King that he understood.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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