Dowell

British

/ ˈdaʊəl /

noun

Sir Anthony. born 1943, British ballet dancer. He became director of the Royal Ballet in 1986

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Instead, the narration jumps forward, flashes back and stalls, for brief periods, in the capricious memory of the narrator, John Dowell.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

Christian Dowell, General Counsel for Stability AI, said the company was "pleased" with the court's ruling.

From Barron's • Nov. 4, 2025

“For the communities living near these power plants, it’s really an environmental justice issue,” Dowell said.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 29, 2025

Andy Dowell has lived in the village for more than 50 years and does not drive.

From BBC • Sep. 22, 2025

“They didn’t understand the aesthetic at all,” says Dowell.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell

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