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Cowley

American  
[kou-lee, koo-] / ˈkaʊ li, ˈku- /

noun

  1. Abraham, 1618–67, English poet.

  2. Malcolm, 1898–1989, U.S. writer, critic, and editor.


Cowley British  
/ ˈkaʊlɪ /

noun

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

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Billings received a surprise message of support via BBC Essex from Colchester United Football Club's head coach Danny Cowley, who was a former PE teacher at the FitzWimarc School.

From BBC

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

“Growth in regional factory activity cooled in December, as production and employment fell slightly,” said Cortney Cowley, assistant vice president at the Kansas City Fed.

From The Wall Street Journal

However, sentiment for future activity remains positive, even if outlook for capital expenditures in 2026 is mixed, Cowley added.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Regional factory activity increased moderately in November,” said Cortney Cowley, assistant vice president at the Kansas City Fed.

From The Wall Street Journal