Butterworth
Britishnoun
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George . 1885–1916, British composer, noted for his interest in folk song and his settings of Housman's poems
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Nick . born 1946, English writer and illustrator of children's books, many of which feature Percy, the animal-loving park keeper
Example Sentences
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NFL instant replay pooh-bah Mark Butterworth later explained the ruling thusly:
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025
Then when Jez Butterworth came onboard, it transformed even into something more spectacular and it had a cohesion of characters that was very exciting.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2025
“The Hills of California,” the latest darkly comedic drama from the acclaimed English playwright Jez Butterworth, will transfer to Broadway this fall after a well-received five-month run in London.
From New York Times • Jun. 4, 2024
For his son Tyler Butterworth, it has been a revelation.
From BBC • Feb. 5, 2024
I beg you will take it, Miss Butterworth.
From Lost Man's Lane A Second Episode in the Life of Amelia Butterworth by Green, Anna Katharine
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