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Steffens

American  
[stef-uhnz] / ˈstɛf ənz /

noun

  1. (Joseph) Lincoln, 1866–1936, U.S. author, journalist, and editor.


Steffens British  
/ ˈstɛfənz /

noun

  1. ( Joseph ) Lincoln. 1866–1936, US political analyst, known for his exposure of political corruption

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Cliff reflected on the song in 1986, telling reggae archivist Roger Steffens: "The essence of my music is struggle. What gives it the icing is the hope of love."

From BBC Nov. 24, 2025

Even Lincoln Steffens, the celebrated muckraker who testified on his behalf at trial, wrote in a private letter: “What do I care if he is guilty as Hell.”

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 26, 2024

The rapper was named the official hype man for the U.S. women’s water polo team at the Olympics after team captain Maggie Steffens posted on Instagram asking for support.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2024

In May Flavor Flav saw an Instagram post from the team’s U.S. captain Maggie Steffens where she spoke about her team’s financial struggles despite their three gold medal victories before these games.

From Salon Aug. 9, 2024

“Is that me down there?” said Mr. Steffens, appearing at Garrett’s elbow.

From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury

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