Bowen

American

[boh-uhn] / ˈboʊ ən /

noun

Catherine (Shober) Drinker 1897–1973, U.S. biographer and essayist.
Elizabeth (Dorothea Cole), 1899–1973, Anglo-Irish novelist and short-story writer.

Bowen British

/ ˈbəʊən /

noun

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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At the weekend, Bowen said Australia has the equivalent of around 38 days’ use of gasoline, 31 days’ worth of diesel and 28 days’ worth of jet fuel available.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Energy Minister Chris Bowen said the fire was "not great timing" with Australia's fuel supplies under pressure since war broke out in Iran creating a global oil crisis.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

While conceding that some petrol stations had run out of fuel, Energy Minister Chris Bowen said Monday the country was a "long way" from rationing.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

JSERRA: If the young pitchers come through to support outfielder Blake Bowen & Co.,

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

Bowen Marsh’s mouth opened and closed though no words came out.

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

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