Crawley
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Mr. Stevens will never shed having played the dreamy Matthew Crawley on “Downton Abbey,” but he appears to be having the time of his life playing this variant of Dr. Evil.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
“Downton Abbey” welcomed Tom Branson, a working-class Irishman, into their home and family when the youngest Crawley daughter, Sybil, eloped with him.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
Behind-closed-doors friendlies against Crawley Town on Saturday and Bromley next Thursday, before they fly for their overseas pre-season tour next Friday.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Mr. Stevens, known to American audiences for playing Matthew Crawley in “Downton Abbey,” has a supple, sensitive delivery that sustains a sense of epic splendor while bringing out the relatable aspects of Homer’s tale.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
He had the sort of face you forget even while you’re looking at it and had introduced himself as Crawley, from personnel.
From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz
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