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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Wicketkeeper Jos Buttler is injured for this series while fast bowler Jofra Archer has been rested.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

Cox's opportunity came after an injury to Jos Buttler in the second ODI.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

"We know Jos is an incredible athlete, we know he is supremely fit and is an ultra-professional," McCullum said.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

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

He wrote to his brother-in-law Jos that the marriage gave him great happiness.

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

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