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Dowson

American

[dou-suhn] / ˈdaʊ sən /

noun

Ernest (Christopher), 1867–1900, English poet.

Dowson British

/ ˈdaʊsən /

noun

Ernest ( Christopher ). 1867–1900, English Decadent poet noted for his lyric Cynara

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"Nobody boos rubbish players, nobody boos somebody they don't actually respect," Northampton boss Phil Dowson said.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

However, Dowson insists his side were not drawing motivation from that defeat.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

Prof Chris Dowson, at the University of Warwick, said the study was "cool" and showed AI was a "significant step forward as a tool for antibiotic discovery to mitigate against the emergence of resistance".

From BBC • Aug. 14, 2025

Saints' director of rugby Phil Dowson told BBC Radio Northampton said that there there was "no timeline" for the 27-year-old's comeback as they wait for him to respond to treatment.

From BBC • Oct. 2, 2024

Dr. Dowson gave Malone a look that said: "Very well, Mr. Malone; I will play Pilate and wash my hands of the matter—but you needn't think I like it."

From That Sweet Little Old Lady by Freas, Kelly

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