Jenkins

British

/ ˈdʒɛŋkɪnz /

noun

Roy ( Harris ), Baron Jenkins of Hillhead. 1920–2003, British politician and author; Labour home secretary (1965–67, 1974–76) and chancellor of the exchequer (1967–70); president of the European Commission (1977–80); cofounder of the Social Democratic Party (1981); leader of party (1982–83); Chancellor of Oxford University (1987–2003)

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That is not a problem for her friend and nearby rancher Jim Jenkins.

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026

James Jenkins, 30, said he often took rubbish home with him given the limited options where he works.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

Mr. Jenkins sees serious risks but warns against confused, hurried responses.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

The death was confirmed to the Associated Press by Allie Jenkins, a representative for Crawford and Rande Gerber, who were married in 1998.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026

Knives and forks and spoons had been put down and all over the place heads were turning round to stare at Mr Jenkins as he stood there spluttering and shouting.

From "The Witches" by Roald Dahl

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