Sentence examples for collins from inspiring English sources
The word "collins" is usable in written English, particularly as a proper noun
It is often used to refer to a type of cocktail or a surname.
Example: "I ordered a refreshing Tom Collins at the bar."
Alternatives: "cocktail" or "drink."
noun
Any of various alcoholic drinks made with lemon juice, sugar, and carbonated water.
All his new team-mates thought their coach was joking – "You would be hard-pressed to think anything other than that the hair dye had finally seeped into Kevin Squire's brain," one told the North Devon Journal – but, sure enough, Collins bought himself a new pair of boots and featured at No8 against a rather startled Newton Abbot.
If a true sign of a great player is an ability to have slotted into any team in any era, Collins certainly fitted that rare category.
The Luminaries is a similarly involving read – like a Wilkie Collins mystery set against the New Zealand gold rush – which slowly reveals a complex structure raising questions about fate, free will and the human search for meaning.
The former All Blacks and Samoan midfielder Alama Ieremia was convinced Collins would represent New Zealand years before it happened.
For much of his career the 6ft 3in, 17st 2lb Collins boasted the biggest biceps in the All Blacks squad, even reaching the stage where, at 52cm in circumference, it was felt they were starting to interfere with his ability to tackle people properly.
Collins is synonymous with the classic, if sparkly, side of British style and feels let down by designers today.
Former soap star Michelle Gayle, who starred on the show during Emile's time as producer, reacted by attacking Treadwell-Collins' stance on the issue, saying she had been taken aback by the executive's stance.
The soap's ratings went into decline last year but it has been given a relaunch under new executive producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins including big name signings such as Danny Dyer, plans for a new set and an attempt to reflect the modern East End of London.
The excellent Collins-Robert Concise French Dictionary generally comes into its own only in the summer.
Under cross-examination by Fairfax's barrister, Matt Collins, Hockey was asked why the North Sydney Forum membership forms referred to providing practical support to Hockey and used the words "business and community leaders supporting Joe Hockey MP".
On a sad, black-edged day for rugby's brotherhood it speaks volumes for Jerry Collins that his untimely death is being mourned far beyond New Zealand and his native Samoa.
