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Hodges

American  
[hoj-iz] / ˈhɒdʒ ɪz /

noun

  1. John Cornelius JohnnyRabbitJeep, 1906–70, U.S. jazz saxophonist.


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And in February 1951, three of his leading musicians—saxman Johnny Hodges, trombonist Lawrence Brown and percussionist Sonny Greer—departed, with a combined 70 years of service.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

Hodges, which recognized a constitutional right to same-sex marriage?

From Slate • Oct. 2, 2025

"I just want to see the law followed and the plaque put up where it belongs," said Hodges.

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2025

In 2021, the former head of the US Army in Europe, Gen Ben Hodges, told MPs in a simulated wargame most of the British Army's inventory was exhausted after just eight days.

From BBC • May 31, 2025

For a moment, Mr. Hodges looked stern; then he smiled.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham