Rowley

British

/ ˈrəʊlɪ, ˈraʊ- /

noun

Thomas . ?1586–?1642, English dramatist, who collaborated with John Ford and Thomas Dekker on The Witch of Edmonton (1621) and with Thomas Middleton on The Changeling (1622)

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“Our dog tried to play with him,” Rowley said, laughing.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

Usually Nash, their friendly golden retriever, jumps and barks at new visitors, Rowley said, but once they get inside, “he just thinks it’s time to play.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

Besides the eaten snacks and some outdoor pots that broke during the burglar’s attempted escape, Rowley said nothing was stolen and there was no damage to the home.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

The head of the Metropolitan Police Sir Mark Rowley has defended the force's investigation into double murderer Simon Levy.

From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026

He’s supposedly the Link Rowley of the eighth grade, Mr. Popularity, basketball star.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman

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