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Steffens

American  
[stef-uhnz] / ˈstɛf ənz /

noun

  1. (Joseph) Lincoln, 1866–1936, U.S. author, journalist, and editor.


Steffens British  
/ ˈstɛfənz /

noun

  1. ( Joseph ) Lincoln. 1866–1936, US political analyst, known for his exposure of political corruption

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Cliff reflected on the song in 1986, telling reggae archivist Roger Steffens: "The essence of my music is struggle. What gives it the icing is the hope of love."

From BBC • Nov. 24, 2025

Even Lincoln Steffens, the celebrated muckraker who testified on his behalf at trial, wrote in a private letter: “What do I care if he is guilty as Hell.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 26, 2024

In May Flavor Flav saw an Instagram post from the team’s U.S. captain Maggie Steffens where she spoke about her team’s financial struggles despite their three gold medal victories before these games.

From Salon • Aug. 9, 2024

But being an elite athlete is expensive, and “most teams rely on sponsors for travel, accommodations, nutritional support, rent/lodging, and simply affording to live in this day and age,” Steffens wrote in her Instagram post.

From Slate • Aug. 9, 2024

“Is that me down there?” said Mr. Steffens, appearing at Garrett’s elbow.

From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury