Bowles
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Chester, 1901–86, U.S. statesman and author: special adviser on Afro-Asian and Latin American affairs; ambassador to India 1951–53, 1963–69.
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Paul (Frederic), 1910?–1999, U.S. novelist and composer.
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Samuel, 1826–78, U.S. journalist.
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Example Sentences
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Bowles said in offices where the company struggled to retain workers postmerger, it added perks like refreshment fridges, with soft drinks, sparkling water and healthy snacks like fruit and cheese.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
By that time in the “Bridgerton” production schedule, Dodd was simultaneously filming Season 4 and in rehearsals to play Sally Bowles in a West End production of “Cabaret.”
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026
"At this point you've seen everything in the season," Bowles added.
From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025
She founded the Free Press with her wife, Nellie Bowles, who pens the popular “TGIF” column, a humorous take on the week’s news, as well as sister Suzy Weiss, who is a columnist.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 6, 2025
“We’ll see tomorrow, dude,” Mr. Bowles answered distractedly, throwing the last of the equipment into the lock room.
From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio
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