Douw
Americannoun
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Yones Douw, a lawyer and representative for the families of the victims, said the trial was only held to “create a good image for Indonesia”.
From Reuters ● Dec. 8, 2022
The man, 24-year-old Ravianus Douw who drowned while he was fishing in a nearby river, died on the way to hospital.
From Time ● Aug. 3, 2017
In Johannesburg, he stayed at the Saxon Hotel, where he also stayed as president, when it was still the lavish private home of Douw Steyn, an eccentric South African insurance magnate.
From New York Times ● Sep. 4, 2012
The fat little teapot is the work of Jesse Kip, and was probably made between 1720 and 1722 for the Douw family.
From Time Magazine Archive
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The Scotch Bonnet, a remarkable rocky lump, seen over the south-west end of Rottee, and in line with the south side of Pulo Douw, bore South 60 degrees East.
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