Jackson
Americannoun
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Andrew Old Hickory, 1767–1845, U.S. general: 7th president of the U.S. 1829–37.
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Lady Barbara. Ward, Barbara.
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Helen Hunt Helen Maria Fiske, 1830–85, U.S. novelist and poet.
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Jesse L(ouis), born 1941, U.S. Baptist minister and civil rights and political activist.
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Joseph Jefferson Shoeless Joe, 1887–1951, U.S. baseball player.
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Mahalia, 1911–72, U.S. gospel singer.
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Robert Houghwout 1892–1954, U.S. jurist: associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1941–54.
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Thomas Jonathan Stonewall Jackson, 1824–63, Confederate general in the American Civil War.
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a city in and the capital of Mississippi, in the central part.
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a city in western Tennessee.
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a city in southern Michigan.
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a town in northwestern Wyoming: resort near Jackson Hole.
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a male given name, meaning “son of Jack.”
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Andrew. 1767–1845, US statesman, general, and lawyer; seventh president of the US (1829–37). He became a national hero after successfully defending New Orleans from the British (1815). During his administration the spoils system was introduced and the national debt was fully paid off
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Colin ( Ray ). born 1967, Welsh athlete: gold medallist in the 110m hurdles at the world championships (1993, 1999), European Championships (1990, 1994, 1998, 2002), and Commonwealth Games (1990, 1994)
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Glenda. born 1936, British stage, film, and television actress, and Labour politician. Her films include Women in Love (1969) for which she won an Oscar, The Music Lovers (1970), Sunday Bloody Sunday (1971), and Turtle Diary (1985); became a member of parliament in 1992
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Jesse ( Louis ). born 1941, US Democrat politician and clergyman; Black campaigner for minority rights
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Michael ( Joe ). 1958–2009, US pop singer, lead vocalist with the Jacksons (originally the Jackson 5) (1969–86). His solo albums include Thriller (1982), Bad (1987), and Invincible (2001)
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Peter . born 1961, New Zealand film director, screenwriter, and producer; his films include Heavenly Creatures (1994), The Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001–03), King Kong (2005), and The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
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Thomas Jonathan, known as Stonewall Jackson . 1824–63, Confederate general in the American Civil War, noted particularly for his command at the first Battle of Bull Run (1861)
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Example Sentences
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Jordan's win on Sunday is further evidence of how much support there is for Sinners, and it was telling just how delighted Viola Davis and Samuel L Jackson were to announce the film's two wins.
From BBC
Reggie Jackson played 10 years with the Oakland Athletics, five with the New York Yankees.
From Los Angeles Times
The education website The 74 reported that during the bankruptcy hearing, Toby Jackson, AllHere’s former chief technology officer, said he had no invoices to substantiate the debt.
From Los Angeles Times
"That could cause oil prices to jump, perhaps to around $100pb," said Jackson.
From Barron's
Utilizing one of Jackson’s trademark slogans, Jackson said, “We will not be erased from this country’s history because I am somebody.”
From Los Angeles Times
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