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Jeffries

American  
[jef-reez] / ˈdʒɛf riz /

noun

  1. James J., 1875–1953, U.S. boxer: world heavyweight champion 1899–1905.


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House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said he didn’t get a heads-up from the members, telling reporters, “You’ll have to talk to Katherine”—as in Rep. Katherine Clark, the whip.

From Slate ● Sep. 5, 2026

I don’t much care about Natalie Harp, or Hakeem Jeffries either.

From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2026

An advertiser off the back of the recommendations may choose to hire influencers they’ve never worked with before, Jeffries said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026

"Jeffries clearly possesses a rational and factual understanding of the proceedings to adjudicate his criminal charges."

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026

“Morris Jeffries, Jr., you need to be honest with me.”

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro

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