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Drinkwater

American  
[dringk-waw-ter, -wot-er] / ˈdrɪŋkˌwɔ tər, -ˌwɒt ər /

noun

  1. John, 1882–1937, English poet, playwright, and critic.


Drinkwater British  
/ ˈdrɪŋkˌwɔːtə /

noun

  1. John. 1882–1937, English dramatist, poet, and critic; author of chronicle plays such as Abraham Lincoln (1918) and Mary Stuart (1921)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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“We keep taking it down every time it pops back up,” said founder Barry Drinkwater of the company’s demands to remove the listing.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

“This collaboration expands access and utility of our flagship benchmarks within digital trading environments,” said Cameron Drinkwater, chief product & operations Officer at S&P Dow Jones Indices.

From Barron's Mar. 18, 2026

Wayne Drinkwater, the director of the GB Ultras race, said that after the ultramarathon he received information a runner had gained an "unsporting, competitive advantage during a section of the event".

From BBC Apr. 19, 2023

Wayne Drinkwater, the director of the GB Ultras race, said Zakrzewski’s conduct was “very disappointing” and the matter was with the Trail Running Association and UK Athletics.

From Washington Times Apr. 19, 2023

Behind the prince, Ser Gerris Drinkwater was whispering something to Yronwood.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

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