Bowles

American

[bohlz] / boʊlz /

noun

Chester, 1901–86, U.S. statesman and author: special adviser on Afro-Asian and Latin American affairs; ambassador to India 1951–53, 1963–69.
Paul (Frederic), 1910?–1999, U.S. novelist and composer.
Samuel, 1826–78, U.S. journalist.

Bowles British

/ bəʊlz /

noun

Paul . 1910–99, US novelist, short-story writer, and composer, living in Tangiers. His novels include The Sheltering Sky (1949) and The Spider's House (1955)

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“If someone is entertaining a customer and orders a nicer bottle of wine, that’s probably OK” in the context of the relationship, Bowles said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

David Bowles, the organisation's head of public affairs, said that was "putting wild animals, pets and livestock at risk, while rural communities face intimidation and anti-social behaviour."

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

“We’re just shooting ourselves in the foot at every chance,” Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles said after his team’s defeat to the Miami Dolphins.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles lashes out at his players in a explosive rant after their defeat to the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday, which puts their play-off chances at risk.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

Stephanie Bowles starts skip-walking toward me and Tanisha.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles

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