Knowles

British

/ nəʃuəlz /

noun

Beyoncé (beɪˈjʃɒnseɪ). born 1981, US singer, songwriter, and actress. A member of the girl band Destiny's Child, she later found solo success with the singles "Crazy in Love" (2003) and "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on it)" (2008)

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“Our house is not dirty, but it is untidy,” Knowles said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Davis was humbled 10-1 on day one by Tony Knowles in 1982, his first year as defending champion.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Daily Wire podcaster Michael Knowles gently asked Trump to “delete the picture, no matter the intent.”

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

“I think one of her great attributes is she’s very level-headed,” Knowles adds.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

He would move on, collect his books, and leave the room with Sheridan Knowles or Don Hoyt or Denny Horbach.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson

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