Cowper
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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The Cowper hymn reminds us of the powerful grip human sacrifice has had on Western culture from its beginning till now.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 25, 2026
After a life on the seas, he was ordained in 1764 and appointed a curate in Olney, where he collaborated with poet William Cowper to publish The Olney Hymns in 1779.
From BBC ● Jan. 1, 2023
Sheffield lost the Democratic party primary that year to Steve Cowper, who went on to be elected governor.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 4, 2022
With a sentence, she can send customers to the modiste or suitors away from annoying Cressida Cowper.
From Salon ● Apr. 5, 2022
“That’ll do,” said Miss Cowper, and with one last look at me—a little worried, maybe?—she turned back to the chalkboard.
From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt
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