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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“The takeaway is that the Fed is stepping back from detailed signaling while still leaning toward keeping policy tight, reinforcing a higher-for-longer rate environment and the likelihood of continued market volatility,” Hawkins says.
From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026
Hawkins, her husband and supporters spoke out about several of the incidents, including in emails and meetings with school officials.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026
The US service members were picked up at about 03:30am on Tuesday local time and taken to another location on the water, according to Captain Hawkins.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
We shared the letter's contents, including the "FOH" remarks, with Sarah Hawkins, whose concerns were repeatedly ignored over six days before her daughter, Harriet, was stillborn in 2016.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Once the family was seated, Mrs. Hawkins raised her arms for the choir to begin.
From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper
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