Wilkes

American  

[wilks] / wɪlks /

noun

1. Charles, 1798–1877, U.S. rear admiral and explorer.

2. John, 1727–97, English political leader and journalist.

3. Maurice, 1913–2010, English computer scientist.

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Wilkes British  

/ wɪlks /

noun

1. Charles. 1798–1877, US explorer of Antarctica

2. John. 1727–97, English politician, who was expelled from the House of Commons and outlawed for writing scurrilous articles about the government. He became a champion of parliamentary reform

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Example Sentences

In a statement posted on social media his fellow DJ Jonnie Wilkes, known as JG Wilkes, said his work partner had died peacefully at the Princess of Wales Hospice in Glasgow on Friday.

From BBC

The result is a hysterical, breezy dark comedy that confidently skewers viewer expectations and flips that old “Misery” script on its head, asking us to hear Annie Wilkes and her cinematic sisters out.

From Salon

He said he truly appreciated "everyone's love and concern, it means the world to me" and that he trusted Wilkes would continue making music under the Optimo name.

From BBC

Claire Wilkes, a teaching fellow in audiology at Aston University, spoke to the BBC about the damage defective equipment can have on hearing when someone is exposed to high levels of noise.

From BBC

In November we spoke to Amy Wilkes, 23, from Coventry who was struggling to find a job after getting a degree in criminology, policing and investigation.

From BBC