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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It verifies Gloria’s singing talent and proves a perfect match for her showy, cagey persona: the love child of Marlene Dietrich and Sally Bowles.
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
Other guests at the service include actress Dame Joanna Lumley, Queen Camilla's son and her ex-husband, food writer Tom Parker Bowles and his father Andrew Parker Bowles, broadcaster Clare Balding and presenter Richard Madeley.
From BBC ● Jan. 30, 2026
“We’re just shooting ourselves in the foot at every chance,” Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles said after his team’s defeat to the Miami Dolphins.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 29, 2025
Mrs. Bowles was a straight-backed woman dressed in Quaker gray.
From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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