Dawes
Americannoun
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Charles Gates, 1865–1951, U.S. financier and diplomat: vice president of the U.S. 1925–29; Nobel Peace Prize 1925.
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William, 1745–99, U.S. Revolutionary patriot: rode with Paul Revere and Samuel Prescott warning Colonists that British troops were marching from Boston.
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In 2024, Paisley joined Dawes at Taylor’s dimly lighted studio to cut a live version of “House Parties,” from the band’s latest album, “Oh Brother.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026
Among those affected by the fire: the two brothers who’ve led Dawes for more than a decade and a half.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026
Dame Melanie Dawes, its chief executive, told the BBC "we are starting to see not just words but action from the technology industry" to improve child safety online.
From BBC • Jul. 25, 2025
Ms Dawes said the regulator would give websites some flexibility when deciding which age-verification tools to use, but pledged that those failing to put adequate checks in place "will hear from us with enforcement action".
From BBC • Jul. 13, 2025
They talked of various men and finally pitched upon Billy Dawes.
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
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