Travers

American

[trav-erz] / ˈtræv ərz /

noun

P(amela) L., 1899–1996, Australian writer, especially of children's stories, in England.

Travers British

/ ˈtrævɜːz /

noun

Ben ( jamin ). 1886–1980, British dramatist, best known for such farces as Rookery Nook (1926), Thark (1927), and Plunder (1928)

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Daniel Travers, defending, said Owen's plan was "frighteningly stupid for a man ostensibly reasonably well educated and intelligent".

From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026

Travers said Owen "never anticipated" the damage that would be done to Jaguar Land Rover by the negative publicity resulting from his story.

From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026

"The challenge he faces is that the public judges quickly," political scientist Tony Travers told AFP.

From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026

Tony Travers, a professor at the London School of Economics, said it could mark a different approach.

From Barron's ● Jul. 18, 2026

Then I tell him about Judd Travers and how mean he is to his dogs, not mentioning Shiloh, of course, and then David Says he’s got this surprise to show me.

From "Shiloh" by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

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