I. James, Clive /dʒeɪmz, klaɪv/
(1939–) an Australian journalist, writer, and presenter who lives in the UK and often appears on British television. He is known for his clever style of humour.

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II. James, Henry
(1843–1916) a US writer of novels, who lived for many years in Europe and is known especially for writing about the effect that Europe had on Americans who travelled there. His many books include Washington Square, The Portrait of a Lady, and the ghost story The Turn of the Screw.
—Jamesian adjective:
a Jamesian plot

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III. James, Jes‧se /ˈdʒesi/
(1847–82) a US criminal who became famous for robbing banks and trains with his brother Frank. He was shot and killed by one of the members of his own gang (=group of criminals). Some people considered Jesse James to be a hero, and there are many films and stories based on his life.

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IV. James, Le‧Bron /ləˈbrɒn $ -ˈbrɑːn/
(1984–) a US basketball player who was one of the best high school players in the sport’s history. He began playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2003.

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V. James, P.D.
(1920–) a British writer of crime stories who invented the character of Adam Dalgliesh, a policeman from Scotland Yard. Many of her books have been filmed for television, such as Death of an Expert Witness and An Unsuitable Job for a Woman. Her official title is Baroness James of Holland Park.

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VI. James, Sid /sɪd/
(1913–76) a popular British actor and comedian, known for his humorous parts in many CARRY ON FILMS, as well as for appearing on television and radio in Hancock’s Half Hour with Tony Hancock

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