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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“I believe that AI is good for propelling technology in general,” Hawkins said, “but I don’t believe we should be pursuing it without regulations and at the cost of the environment.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
“Last week, Centcom completed clearing sea mines from the strait’s international shipping routes,” said Capt. Tim Hawkins, the spokesman for the command.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
Michael Bone, 58, and his partner Alan Hawkins, 54, travelled from central England to Mumbles "to pay our respects".
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
For fans like Hawkins and Kristin, the appeal is emotional as much as practical.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
They met with Mr. Hawkins every day, and their decisions or orders were announced in the next day’s assembly.
From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman
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