Alloway

American

[al-uh-wey] / ˈæl əˌweɪ /

noun

a hamlet in SW Scotland, near Ayr: birthplace of Robert Burns.

Alloway British

/ ˈæləˌweɪ /

noun

a village in Scotland, in South Ayrshire, S of Ayr: birthplace of Robert Burns

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The poet was heavily inspired by Ayrshire, as he was born into poverty in Alloway near Ayr.

From BBC

Principal Matthew Alloway said educators have noticed fewer students sleeping in class.

From Seattle Times

The original 80-minute periods have been shortened, but Alloway said that it’s not as if lectures always took up the full 80 minutes.

From Seattle Times

Sylvester’s friend and colleague Lawrence Alloway was the ICA’s assistant director.

From Los Angeles Times

Alloway died a day after he turned 18, according to family members.

From Los Angeles Times

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