Wilkinson

[wil-kin-suhn]

noun

1. Geoffrey, 1921–96, British chemist: Nobel Prize 1973.

2. James, 1757–1825, U.S. military officer, politician, and adventurer.

Wilkinson

/ ˈwɪlkɪnsən /

noun

1. Jonny . born 1979, English Rugby Union player: scored 1,179 points (an England record) in 92 internationals (1998–2011); scored the last-minute drop goal that won England victory in the final of the 2003 World Cup

Example Sentences

Heather's husband, Ian Wilkinson, a local pastor, survived the lunch after weeks in hospital and still has ongoing health issues related to the poisoning.

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Local clubs had not been geared up for the sudden rush of Jonny Wilkinson wannabes that descended on them after his drop-kick landed World Cup glory.

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And just like Wilkinson, she is now a Rugby World Cup winner.

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Goal-kicking has always been dominated by obsessive backs - think Jonny Wilkinson and Owen Farrell with their meticulous routines - but Eales showed that forwards can also have the required temperament and technical skills.

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She was also found guilty of trying to kill Heather's husband Ian Wilkinson by serving them a toxic mushroom lunch at her home.

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