Jackie
Americannoun
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a native Australian
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native Australians collectively
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to sit bolt upright, esp cheekily
Example Sentences
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Jackie Edwards, the group's chair, said the situation is leaving people worried about money: "I think it's scary for younger families, they've never been in this situation before," she said.
From BBC
Jackie Selebi was the first police chief to be charged while in office.
From BBC
Jackie Forrest, executive director at Arc Energy Institute, told Barron’s at the energy conference that there is a “good chance” Canadian LNG companies will score long-term contracts this year with new customers.
From Barron's
My mother, Jackie, is also an attorney.
Simon is survived by his wife, Jackie, and their five children: Eli, Rebecca, Hannah, Sam and Noah, and seven grandchildren.
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