Jeffries

[ jef-reez ]

noun

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

Example Sentences

The Congressional Progressive Caucus, to which Jeffries belongs, has endorsed Maloney.

From Washington Post

Jeffries later jumped into the contest, beating her by 10 votes with the help of newly elected moderates.

From Washington Post

In federal and local New York races, Jeffries has taken a mixed approach to primary challengers, defending incumbents in the House delegation while backing opponents of his political foes.

From Washington Post

Jeffries threw himself into last month’s New York municipal primaries, with mixed results, but with a strategy that impressed critics.

From Washington Post

The 10-term incumbent’s defeat gave Jeffries a path to the leadership, one that the left sought for itself.

From Washington Post

Now, the departure of 70-year-old Jeffries seems 10 years too late.

From The Daily Beast

Jeffries says Bratton has repeatedly expressed his belief that there is no compelling basis for the police department to change.

From The Daily Beast

“This company is very sound,” the company's 69-year-old CEO Mike Jeffries said, despite decreased sales.

From The Daily Beast

Jeffries has a new talking point in his effort to paint Baraka as anti-economic development.

From The Daily Beast

Jeffries touts his law enforcement background as assistant attorney general.

From The Daily Beast

And—er—Jeffries—I'm exceedingly sorry, but I've a rather unpleasant duty to perform.

From Project Gutenberg

"Thank you, Mr Jeffries," she said, beginning to make little pointings of her foot this way and that on the floor.

From Project Gutenberg

Miss Jeffries then immediately replied, You may be d—d for a villain, for not performing your promise!

From Project Gutenberg

Originated with a Mr. Jeffries, near Wilmington, Delaware, about 1856.

From Project Gutenberg

Jeffries was tugging his black mustache and looking about him likewise for some explanation.

From Project Gutenberg