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Higgins

American  
[hig-inz] / ˈhɪg ɪnz /

noun

  1. George V., 1939–99, U.S. novelist.

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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In nerve-shredding 32nd frame, Higgins broke down on 50 and Murphy missed a red with the rest before he secured his place in snooker's most prestigious match.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Higgins constructed a 63 and Murphy then knocked in a superb century from the Scot's break-off shot.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

That's the best John Higgins has looked in this semi-final.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

The World Championship semi-final between John Higgins and Shaun Murphy is delicately poised at 8-8 after a captivating second session at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

All I could see was you, dancing and spinning across the stage, dreaming of your future with Henry Higgins.

From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy

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