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Lawes

American

[lawz] / lɔz /

noun

Henry Harry, 1596–1662, English composer.
Lewis E(dward), 1883–1947, U.S. penologist.

Lawes British

/ lɔːz /

noun

Henry. 1596–1662, English composer, noted for his music for Milton's masque Comus (1634) and for his settings of some of Robert Herrick's poems
his brother, William . 1602–45, English composer, noted for his harmonically experimental instrumental music

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Matthew Fisher was called into the Ashes squad and Tom Lawes is highly rated, though both are in a Surrey team that has struggled to take wickets in the first two rounds of the Championship.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Former England captain Courtney Lawes says he is "officially unretiring from international duty" after signing for Sale Sharks for the 2026-27 season.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Lawes joined the Pro D2 club two years ago after captaining Northampton Saints to their first Prem Rugby title in 10 years in 2024.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

"I'm having an experience in Brive that I'll never forget, both on and off the pitch," said Lawes.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

The air of neglect gradually if inexplicably returned after Lawes left; something about the place seemed to invite it.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

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