Higgins

American  

[hig-inz] / ˈhɪg ɪnz /

noun

1. George V., 1939–99, U.S. novelist.

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Higgins British  

/ ˈhɪɡɪnz /

noun

1. Alex, known as Hurricane Higgins . 1949–2010, Northern Irish snooker player: world champion (1972, 1982)

2. Jack, real name Harry Patterson . born 1929, British novelist; his thrillers include The Eagle Has Landed (1975), Confessional (1985), and Midnight Runner (2002)

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Example Sentences

In the evening session, three-time UK champion Higgins and 2008 winner Murphy won their matches to set up what promises to be one of the best last-16 matches.

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Higgins and Mark Williams are already 50 years old, with Ronnie O'Sullivan reaching that landmark on Friday, and Murphy felt the trio were a snooker inspiration.

From BBC

Higgins won two frames against Woollaston on the black and made five half-century breaks during the match.

From BBC

Higgins and Murphy then set up a thrilling last-16 tie after they recorded 6-2 successes against Ben Woollaston and Lyu Hoatian respectively.

From BBC

Mark Williams and John Higgins, who like O'Sullivan became professionals in 1992, also turned 50 this year.

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