Cowley

American

[kou-lee, koo-] / ˈkaʊ li, ˈku- /

noun

Abraham, 1618–67, English poet.
Malcolm, 1898–1989, U.S. writer, critic, and editor.

Cowley British

/ ˈkaʊlɪ /

noun

Abraham. 1618–67, English poet and essayist, who introduced the Pindaric ode to English literature

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The headline declaring - "It's a Dan deal: Cowley to be new Imps boss".

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

“Regional manufacturing activity rose moderately from last month, posting its highest reading since July 2022,” Cortney Cowley, assistant vice president and Oklahoma City Branch executive, said in a statement on Thursday.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Alice Cowley, managing director in Accenture's retail practice, said the "modest" monthly rise in UK retail sales would bring some relief after a "difficult autumn".

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

For much of the 20th century, Cowley operated as a kind of literary fixer, a man who knew how to work the publishing system, create reputations and shape public taste.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

“There was a kid lost over Cowley way,” said one of the other boys.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman

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