Atkins

American

[at-kinz] / ˈæt kɪnz /

noun

plural

Atkins

Chester Chet, 1924–2001, U.S. country-and-western singer and musician.
Tommy Atkins.

Atkins British

/ ˈætkɪnz /

noun

Robert C . 1930–2003, US physician, cardiologist, and nutritionist. An advocate of complementary medicine, he devised a widely-used diet (the Atkins diet ) based on controlled intake of carbohydrates for weight management and disease prevention

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Paul Atkins, chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, recently suggested that the shareholder proposal process be shut down.

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Since it is impractical for activists to sue under state law every time a proposal is filed, Mr. Atkins would essentially hand the decision over to management.

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Mr. Atkins contradicts his own past statements.

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Selig was soon being floated by SEC Chair Paul Atkins as a replacement.

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“According to surveys, students find most of the reasons for self-censorship comes from other students,” said Jed Atkins, SCiLL’s dean and director.

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