Jeffries

[ jef-reez ]

noun

1. James J., 1875–1953, U.S. boxer: world heavyweight champion 1899–1905.

Example Sentences

James Jeffries was the first great white hope, announcing to America that he would “reclaim the heavyweight championship for the white race.”

From Salon

Jeffries eventually told House Democrats “the buck stops with me,” but according to Axios, “everyone shouted ‘no’ ” in response.

From Slate

Jeffries told MSNBC: “We can’t be hysterical in our assessment that this was some anti-incumbent wave.”

From Slate

This week, when the House Democratic Caucus met for the first time since Election Day, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and other high-ranking members delivered “what attendees described as a celebratory message despite the odds,” according to Politico’s Nicholas Wu.

From Slate

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries added that Kennedy was “completely and totally unqualified” for the position.

From Salon