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Travers

American  
[trav-erz] / ˈtræv ərz /

noun

  1. P(amela) L., 1899–1996, Australian writer, especially of children's stories, in England.


Travers British  
/ ˈtrævɜːz /

noun

  1. Ben ( jamin ). 1886–1980, British dramatist, best known for such farces as Rookery Nook (1926), Thark (1927), and Plunder (1928)

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Voter Steven Travers told The Times that he didn’t feel like there were many options for him in the mayoral election this year, except for the incumbent Karen Bass.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Sovereignty, who did not participate last year, won the Belmont and later the Travers and was voted Horse of the Year.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Prof Tony Travers says the Greens have capitalised on voters' concern with the cost of living.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

However, the U.S. will continue to draw European companies in, Travers Smith’s Sanders said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

“I don’t know what rumors you have been listening to, Travers, but you seem sadly misinformed.”

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

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