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

“Unless all data centers are required to pay their fair share for the costs for their power, companies can opt out or hide the true impacts of their data center development,” Higgins said.

From Los Angeles Times

Staffordshire County Council's cabinet member for education Janet Higgins said: "These results reflect the hard work and commitment of our admissions team, who have worked closely with schools and neighbouring councils."

From BBC

Hawkins, who was beaten by John Higgins in the 2018 final, took control early on, winning the opening frame with a break of 105.

From BBC

Jack Lisowski pulled off a stunning comeback to beat five-time champion John Higgins and reach the Welsh Open final for the first time.

From BBC

He made breaks of 95, 79, 138, 58 and a closing 78 to deny 50-year-old Higgins a shot at the Ray Reardon Trophy.

From BBC