Hopkins

[hop-kinz]

noun

Anthony,born 1937, English actor, born in Wales.
Sir Frederick Gow·land [gou-luh nd] /ˈgaʊ lənd/, 1861–1947, English physician and biochemist: Nobel Prize in Medicine 1929.
Gerard Man·ley [man-lee] /ˈmæn li/, 1844–89, English poet.

Harry Lloyd,1890–1946, U.S. government administrator and social worker.
Johns,1795–1873, U.S. financier and philanthropist.
Mark,1802–87, U.S. clergyman and educator.
a city in SE Minnesota.

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Contemporary Examples of hopkins

“I think, with Hopkins, he finally found some happiness,” Mann said.
How to Get Away With a Hollywood Murder
Tim Teeman
October 10, 2014
Although Allen has since deleted most of the conversation, Hopkins has continued to retweet and produce new content.
Who Pays For Michelle Obama's Clothing?; Scout Willis Speaks Out Regarding Topless Photos
The Fashion Beast Team
June 2, 2014
The two spat back and forth, with Allen bringing up Hopkins' affair with a married colleague.
Who Pays For Michelle Obama's Clothing?; Scout Willis Speaks Out Regarding Topless Photos
The Fashion Beast Team
June 2, 2014
Hopkins had just graduated from Colgate University and had never pitched in the major leagues before.
Babe Ruth’s Summer of Records
Bill Bryson
September 29, 2013
In a year with surprisingly few biopics, Hopkins made a convincing director of Psycho.
18 Golden Globes Snubs & Surprises
Ramin Setoodeh
December 13, 2012

Historical Examples of hopkins

Hopkins was a successful workman with clever and novel ideas.
The Auburndale Watch Company
Edwin A. Battison
O, mother, send aunt Hopkins home; she's made me look ridiculous!
The Universal Reciter
Various
"And still he was finding some comfort, you may well be sure," suggested Hopkins.
Standish of Standish
Jane G. Austin
"Now, my dear Hopkins, draw up and warm your toes," said he.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes
Arthur Conan Doyle
I could see from Hopkins's face that he never had; but Holmes was keenly interested.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes
Arthur Conan Doyle

British Dictionary definitions for hopkins

Hopkins

noun

Sir Anthony. born 1937, Welsh actor: his films include Bounty (1984), The Silence of the Lambs (1991), Shadowlands (1994), Nixon (1995), and Hannibal (2001)
Sir Frederick Gowland (ˈɡaʊlənd). 1861–1947, British biochemist, who pioneered research into what came to be called vitamins: shared the Nobel prize for physiology or medicine (1929)
Gerard Manley. 1844–89, British poet and Jesuit priest, who experimented with sprung rhythm in his highly original poetry
Harry L (loyd). 1890–1946, US administrator. During World War II he was a personal aide to President Roosevelt and administered the lend-lease programme

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hopkins in Medicine

Hopkins

[hŏp′kĭnz]Sir Frederick Gowland 1861-1947

British biochemist. He shared a 1929 Nobel Prize for discovery of growth-promoting vitamins.

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