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Drinkwater

American  
[dringk-waw-ter, -wot-er] / ˈdrɪŋkˌwɔ tər, -ˌwɒt ər /

noun

  1. John, 1882–1937, English poet, playwright, and critic.


Drinkwater British  
/ ˈdrɪŋkˌwɔːtə /

noun

  1. John. 1882–1937, English dramatist, poet, and critic; author of chronicle plays such as Abraham Lincoln (1918) and Mary Stuart (1921)

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“This collaboration expands access and utility of our flagship benchmarks within digital trading environments,” said Cameron Drinkwater, chief product & operations Officer at S&P Dow Jones Indices.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

Wayne Drinkwater, the director of the GB Ultras race, said Zakrzewski’s conduct was “very disappointing” and the matter was with the Trail Running Association and UK Athletics.

From Washington Times • Apr. 19, 2023

Mr Drinkwater said a report of the disqualification had been submitted to the Trail Running Association, which provides the licence for the event and is an associate member of UK Athletics.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2023

At some point in the midst of the show’s madness, Mrs. Drinkwater exclaims: “Everything is so ridiculous. It’s incredible.”

From New York Times • Dec. 16, 2022

“What he did he did for love of Queen Daenerys,” Gerris Drinkwater insisted.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin