Dowell

British

/ ˈdaʊəl /

noun

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

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Example Sentences

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Carpenter is "gamely playing along", says Dowell, who gives the show four stars.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

“I am not a supporter of the head tax at any level,” Alderman Pat Dowell, whom Mr. Johnson appointed to the finance committee, told reporters this month.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

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

From Barron's • Nov. 4, 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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