Lawes
Americannoun
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Henry Harry, 1596–1662, English composer.
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Lewis E(dward), 1883–1947, U.S. penologist.
noun
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Henry. 1596–1662, English composer, noted for his music for Milton's masque Comus (1634) and for his settings of some of Robert Herrick's poems
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his brother, William . 1602–45, English composer, noted for his harmonically experimental instrumental music
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Surrey's Tom Lawes has an England development deal, but is missing their game against Sussex this week with an injury.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
Lawes retired from international rugby at the end of the 2023 World Cup in France but playing in the Prem again could open the door to an England return.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
Brive president Thierry Blandinieres said Lawes arrived at the club "with humility and ambition" and has "shown the full extent of his talent since his first day".
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
Lawes joined the Pro D2 club two years ago after captaining Northampton Saints to their first Prem Rugby title in 10 years in 2024.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
The air of neglect gradually if inexplicably returned after Lawes left; something about the place seemed to invite it.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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