Hines

[ hahynz ]

/ haɪnz /

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noun

Earl "Fatha", 1905–83, U.S. jazz pianist.

Jerome, 1921–2003, U.S. operatic basso.

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Words nearby Hines

Hindustan, Hindustani, Hindutva, hindward, hind wing, Hines, Hinesville, hiney, hinge, hinge joint, hinge on

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How to use Hines in a sentence

Hines also noted that Democratic voters in San Antonio—the northern end of the district—and in Laredo are certainly different.
This Conservative Dem Is Hoping His Name Will Save Him on Election Day|Ursula Perano|February 28, 2022|The Daily Beast
“Several people were screaming,” Hines said in remarks to reporters and posted on the department’s Twitter account.
D.C. firefighters rescue residents from balconies of burning apartment building in Northwest Washington|Peter Hermann|April 15, 2021|Washington Post
Hines said it was difficult to get equipment near the back of the building, where many people were trapped on upper floors, and firefighters had to carry ladders down a long alley to reach them.
D.C. firefighters rescue residents from balconies of burning apartment building in Northwest Washington|Peter Hermann|April 15, 2021|Washington Post
It was an intense matchup, Hines said, so he assumed he needed rest.
There’s a reason Maryland’s Darryl Morsell is so tough. It starts with the death of his brother.|Emily Giambalvo|March 18, 2021|Washington Post

Terrell lifted up his hand toward Hines, the coach of that AAU team, indicating he needed to come out of the game.
There’s a reason Maryland’s Darryl Morsell is so tough. It starts with the death of his brother.|Emily Giambalvo|March 18, 2021|Washington Post
He loved the swing music played by big bands, and his heroes included Benny Goodman, Count Basie, and Earl Hines.
Jazz (The Music of Coffee and Donuts) Has Respect, But It Needs Love|Ted Gioia|June 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Hines's pictures don't make us feel miserable enough, for the misery of their subjects to impinge fully on us.
Child Labor ... of Love|Blake Gopnik|January 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Nico Hines on the closing selection of the London Film Festival.
‘Saving Mr. Banks’ Reveals the Battle Over Disney’s ‘Mary Poppins’|Nico Hines|October 21, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The London singer talks to Nico Hines about ‘separating the boys from the men’—and being single.
Is Eliza Doolittle the Next Adele?|Nico Hines|October 9, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Nico Hines talks to the ex-Michael Jackson video director about his haunting new work.
Frozen in Time: An Elegy to Africa’s Disappearing Species|Nico Hines|October 5, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Hines reported to me what he said, that he would get me yet.
Memoirs of a Veteran Who Served as a Private in the 60's in the War Between the States|Isaac Hermann
He thought Hines was trying to have her make a confession which would give him a hold on Jud Clark.
The Breaking Point|Mary Roberts Rinehart
He had the older boy, who went by the name of Hines, sent to college, and in summer he stayed at Henry's tutoring school.
The Breaking Point|Mary Roberts Rinehart
Supposing the man Melis had seen to be Clifton Hines, a good many things would be cleared up.
The Breaking Point|Mary Roberts Rinehart
That's Harry Hines Boulevard right in front of the hospital?
Warren Commission (6 of 26): Hearings Vol. VI (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy

British Dictionary definitions for Hines

Hines

/ (haɪnz) /

noun

Earl, known as Earl "Fatha" Hines. 1905–83, US jazz pianist, conductor, and songwriter

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