Jeffreys
Americannoun
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George 1st Baron Jeffreys of Wem, 1648–89, English jurist.
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Sir Harold, 1891–1989, British geophysicist and astronomer.
noun
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Elle Jeffreys, William's girlfriend, told the court she had "lost a future we had both planned and prepared for".
From BBC ● Jan. 24, 2025
The Coast Guard searched an area based on the last known position of one of the fishermen’s cellphones and their intention to fish on Jeffreys Ledge.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 21, 2023
Jeffreys said in a court filing that she had the discretion at the time to accept multiple ballots if they involved someone delivering their own ballot and a ballot for a disabled person.
From Salon ● Oct. 6, 2022
But while venturing around, Jeffreys Málaga, a Galápagos National Park Directorate ranger on the expedition, called out “Tortoise!” and Tapia felt “hope and excitement bubble up.”
From Washington Post ● Jun. 15, 2022
I had known I’d see lots of hairless little Jeffreys there, but there were kids of all ages.
From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick
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