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Jenkins

British  
/ ˈdʒɛŋkɪnz /

noun

  1. 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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In a separate interview, Jenkins says, “I knew right then how good she was. It also broke the ice for both of us as people, as friends.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

Jenkins says, after that, “We hung out a lot and laughed and talked … I mean, we became friends in seven episodes. In the miniseries and in life, we became friends.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

Mr. Jenkins has hit on the way global warming will be defeated.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 2026

Rugby referee Rhys Jenkins had been taking Ioan from their home in Meifod to watch Wales play Australia in Cardiff, their first Wales rugby match together, on the day of the crash.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

She looks at Principal Jenkins, who offers her a quiet nod.

From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya

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