Jos

American

[jaws] / dʒɔs /

noun

a city in central Nigeria.

Jos British

/ dʒɒs /

noun

a city in central Nigeria, capital of Plateau state on the Jos Plateau: major centre of the tin-mining industry. Pop: 685 000 (2005 est)

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Criminalising suicide attempts discourages people from seeking urgent help, said Kingsley Okonoda, a professor of psychiatry at the University of Jos.

From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026

"Jos Buttler's whole philosophy is to hit the ball on the off side," said Malan.

From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026

Here is an example of Jos Buttler's stance in the final overs of an innings, when he is looking to hit the ball for six.

From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026

In Archer's next over, he served up a 90mph bouncer that Sooryavanshi gloved to wicketkeeper Jos Buttler.

From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026

On this visit Charles told Uncle Jos, Aunt Bessy, and his cousins about the possibility of the voyage and about his fathers objections.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman

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