Owens

[oh-uhnz]

noun

1. Jesse John Cleveland, 1913–80, U.S. athlete.

2. a river in E California, flowing from the Sierra Nevada S to the Owens Valley basin: diverted to the Los Angeles Aqueduct. 120 miles (193 km) long.

Owens

/ ˈəʊɪnz /

noun

1. Jesse, real name John Cleveland Owens. 1913–80, US Black athlete: won four gold medals at the Berlin Olympics (1936)

Example Sentences

Or France’s First Lady Brigitte Macron, who is planning to present photographic and scientific evidence that she was born female in court after months of rightwing influencer Candace Owens claiming that she was born male.

From Salon

Candance Owens, a far-right influencer, said Kimmel’s suspension was an attack on free speech, and said she does not agree with the government controlling what can be said.

From Los Angeles Times

But Owens’ claims have been backed by the likes of Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly, who agreed that Kirk felt “frustrated” and even “pressured” over his Israel criticism.

From Salon

Ms Owens' lawyers have responded with a motion to dismiss the claim.

From BBC

William Mulholland, the man who brought in Owens Valley water in 1913, told a committee that sought his candidacy: “Gentlemen, I would rather give birth to a porcupine backwards than be mayor of Los Angeles.”

From Los Angeles Times