jumbo

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Nicknamed "Jumbo" because of his length off the tee, he was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2011 after being named on 50 percent of international ballots.

From Barron's • Dec. 24, 2025

The English actress Cush Jumbo narrates this ambitious collaboration between Audible and Pottermore.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

Jumbo Mary burned for six days straight, morning and night.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2025

He reportedly told investigators that he had abandoned the animal, originally called Jumbo, because he was leaving Florida due to the storm and could not find anyone to look after him.

From BBC • Oct. 16, 2024

Elaborately written articles were cabled over, expressing the sorrow of Alice at the enforced departure of Jumbo and her consequent separation from her husband.

From Sawdust & Spangles Stories & Secrets of the Circus by Coup, W. C.