Bowles
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Chester, 1901–86, U.S. statesman and author: special adviser on Afro-Asian and Latin American affairs; ambassador to India 1951–53, 1963–69.
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Paul (Frederic), 1910?–1999, U.S. novelist and composer.
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Samuel, 1826–78, U.S. journalist.
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Example Sentences
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My interest in writing and literature revolved around darker themes, whether it was the Beats or Paul Bowles or whatever.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
Two Danish citizens, an American, a Briton and two Australians -- Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones -- died following what media said was a night out on the town in Vang Vieng in November 2024.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
“If someone is entertaining a customer and orders a nicer bottle of wine, that’s probably OK” in the context of the relationship, Bowles said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 30, 2026
By that time in the “Bridgerton” production schedule, Dodd was simultaneously filming Season 4 and in rehearsals to play Sally Bowles in a West End production of “Cabaret.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 26, 2026
Under the cover of night, the young woman boarded the ship and was given a place belowdecks by a friendly captain named John Bowles.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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