Hawkins

[ haw-kinz ]

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noun

Sir Anthony Hope Anthony Hope, 1863–1933, English novelist and playwright.
Coleman, 1904–69, U.S. jazz saxophonist.
Also Sir John, 1532–95, English slave trader and rear admiral.

Hawkins

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HawkinsColeman19041969MUSMUSIC: jazz tenor saxophonist Coleman. 1904–69, US pioneer of the tenor saxophone for jazz
HawkinsSir John15321595MEnglishMILITARY: naval commanderPOLITICS: slave trader Sir John. 1532–95, English naval commander and slave trader, treasurer of the navy (1577–89); commander of a squadron in the fleet that defeated the Spanish Armada (1588)

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Henry’s parents are hoping for a fresh start after moving the family to Hawkins after some trouble in Nevada.

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Such steps could have “profound and immediate consequences,” said David Hawkins, who served as an EPA assistant administrator during the Carter years.

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He defeated fellow Englishman Hawkins to win a second UK Championship title in December, a success that helped him to break the record for the most prize money won in a single season.

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It's 10am, and in a little over two hours, Wayne Hawkins will be dead.

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“I’m anxious to see this community rebuild and the best way to do that is to get these lots cleared off,” Hawkins, 70, said.

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