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

An even better example is the acclaimed London production with David Tennant and Cush Jumbo that was filmed during its run at the Donmar Warehouse and recently made available at select cinemas.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2025

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said that Jumbo, now renamed Trooper in honour of the Highway Patrol officer who rescued him, would be adopted.

From BBC • Oct. 16, 2024

Soon after the bridge was opened word came to Chief Engineer Martin that Barnum was going to march his entire herd of elephants, with the famous Jumbo at their head, across the bridge some night.

From Harper's Round Table, August 6, 1895 by Various