Higgins
Americannoun
noun
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Alex, known as Hurricane Higgins . 1949–2010, Northern Irish snooker player: world champion (1972, 1982)
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Jack, real name Harry Patterson . born 1929, British novelist; his thrillers include The Eagle Has Landed (1975), Confessional (1985), and Midnight Runner (2002)
Example Sentences
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“Not all high-profile U.S. IPOs have presaged major corrections in the S&P 500,” said John Higgins, chief economic adviser for financial markets at Capital Economics.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
About a decade ago, Gradel started buying pieces at unbelievably low prices on eBay from a seller who used the handle Sultan1966 and the name Paul Higgins.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Gradel did some digital archaeology and learned that, although the name of the eBay seller was Paul Higgins, the name on his PayPal account was Peter Higgs.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
He joins the already-announced Maura Higgins of “Traitors” and “Love Island” and Ciara Miller of “Summer House” as competitors for the coveted Mirrorball Trophy, with more participants yet to be revealed.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
“Mr. Higgins delivered it himself when he heard about our night,” she said, unpacking things from her basket.
From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk
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