Owen
Americannoun
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Sir Richard, 1804–92, English zoologist and anatomist.
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Robert, 1771–1858, Welsh social reformer in Great Britain and the U.S.
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Wilfred, 1893–1918, English poet.
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a male given name.
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David ( Anthony Llewellyn ), Baron. born 1938, British politician: Labour foreign secretary (1977–79); cofounder of the Social Democratic Party (1981) and its leader (1983–87): leader (1988–90) of the section of the Social Democratic Party that did not merge with the Liberal Party in 1988; peace envoy to Bosnia-Herzegovina (1992–95)
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Michael ( James ). born 1979, English footballer: a striker, he scored 40 goals in 89 games for England (1998–2008); his clubs included Liverpool (1996–2004) and Newcastle United (2005–2009)
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Sir Richard. 1804–92, English comparative anatomist and palaeontologist
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Robert. 1771–1858, Welsh industrialist and social reformer. He formed a model industrial community at New Lanark, Scotland, and pioneered cooperative societies. His books include New View of Society (1813)
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Wilfred. 1893–1918, English poet of World War I, who was killed in action
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And reacting online to the clip of Owen, another parent wrote: "Parents and potential parents do not listen to this man. Tell your kids you love them everyday, even when it annoys them."
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
"I sort of regret it now," he told Lucy Owen during an interview on BBC Radio Wales.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
Owen Lamont, portfolio manager at Acadian Asset Management, has written that excessive use of leverage by retail investors is a sign that the market is turning frothy.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 30, 2026
The film hits its predictable highs and lows as the mismatched Owen and Emily get closer and romantic complications mount.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
“Uh-oh, Cheese,” Owen said, looking at the place on his wrist where he’d be wearing a watch if he owned one.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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