Vaughan Williams

[ vawn wil-yuhmz ]

/ vɔn ˈwɪl yəmz /

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noun

Ralph, 1872–1958, English composer.

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Like many I spoke to, Williams seemed to desire a reorientation of policing, rather than just a reduction.
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Your answer to this as soon as possible, as Mr. Williams and some others are likely to make some objections.
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The next day Mr. Williams said to him, "Why did you not pocket the cheque before you quarrelled with them?"
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British Dictionary definitions for Vaughan Williams

Vaughan Williams

/ (ˈwɪljəmz) /

noun

Ralph. 1872–1958, English composer, inspired by British folk songs and music of the Tudor period. He wrote operas, symphonies, hymns, and choral music

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