Bowen
[boh-uh n]
- Catherine (Sho·ber) Drink·er [shoh-ber dring-ker] /ˈʃoʊ bər ˈdrɪŋ kər/, 1897–1973, U.S. biographer and essayist.
- Elizabeth (Dorothea Cole),1899–1973, Anglo-Irish novelist and short-story writer.
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Contemporary Examples
The original work of Bowen was focused on the dynamics within a nuclear family.
This, he learned by watching May Bowen; however, to his chagrin, he never did get his grandmother's deviled crab recipe.
On that show, Bowen, an avid runner, gets the most attention for her skinny build.
The Skinny on ‘Modern Family’ Cast’s Hollywood Weight MakeoverMaria Elena Fernandez
November 19, 2012
Article updated to include additional comments from executive director of the Montana Republican Party, Bowen Greenwood.
The continuing weaknesses with Iraqi military and security forces were well known by U.S. military leaders, Bowen said.
Historical Examples
If he could take that he might shut up Bowen and his force in Grand Gulf.
The Rock of ChickamaugaJoseph A. Altsheler
Bowen, one of the South's bravest generals, was the last to give way.
The Rock of ChickamaugaJoseph A. Altsheler
Mrs. Bowen was in to tell me about it––all about a Russian war bride.
The Gorgeous GirlNalbro Bartley
Bowen is a delightfully laid-out town on the shores of Port Denison.
Tom GerrardLouis Becke
"If I were sure he could be trusted," said Bowen, hesitating.
The Telegraph BoyHoratio Alger, Jr.
Bowen
- Elizabeth (Dorothea Cole). 1899–1973, British novelist and short-story writer, born in Ireland. Her novels include The Death of the Heart (1938) and The Heat of the Day (1949)
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