Bowles
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Chester, 1901–86, U.S. statesman and author: special adviser on Afro-Asian and Latin American affairs; ambassador to India 1951–53, 1963–69.
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Paul (Frederic), 1910?–1999, U.S. novelist and composer.
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Samuel, 1826–78, U.S. journalist.
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Anthony León is her lyrical tenor fiancé, Ernesto Petti Meg’s lordly loutish jealous husband and Nathan Bowles the loutish Dr. Caius.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
“If someone is entertaining a customer and orders a nicer bottle of wine, that’s probably OK” in the context of the relationship, Bowles said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles lashes out at his players in a explosive rant after their defeat to the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday, which puts their play-off chances at risk.
From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025
She founded the Free Press with her wife, Nellie Bowles, who pens the popular “TGIF” column, a humorous take on the week’s news, as well as sister Suzy Weiss, who is a columnist.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 6, 2025
“So, let’s start with ‘The Final Countdown,”’ said Mr. Bowles.
From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio
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