Jos

American

[jaws] / dʒɔs /

noun

a city in central Nigeria.

Jos British

/ dʒɒs /

noun

a city in central Nigeria, capital of Plateau state on the Jos Plateau: major centre of the tin-mining industry. Pop: 685 000 (2005 est)

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Jos Buttler followed for 25 – he was scratchy again – and Tom Banton 17, only for Bethell to resurrect the chase in the company of Jacks.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

A switch with out-of-form opener Jos Buttler may seem obvious but Ahmed has only batted as an opener once in his T20 career - for Leicestershire against Northamptonshire in 2023.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

"Who is writing Jos Buttler off?," said former England spinner Alex Hartley.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

Jos Buttler is one of England's all-time white-ball greats – a two-time World Cup winner.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

“Uncle Jos was terribly over come & Aunt Bessy it was some time before Elizabeth could make her understand what had happened,” Caroline wrote.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman

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