Dawes

[ dawz ]

noun

1. Charles Gates, 1865–1951, U.S. financier and diplomat: vice president of the U.S. 1925–29; Nobel Peace Prize 1925.
2. William, 1745–99, U.S. Revolutionary patriot: rode with Paul Revere and Samuel Prescott warning Colonists that British troops were marching from Boston.

Dawes

/ dɔːz /

noun

1. DawesCharles Gates18651951MUSBUSINESS: financierPOLITICS: diplomatPOLITICS: statesman Charles Gates. 1865–1951, US financier, diplomat, and statesman, who devised the Dawes Plan for German reparations payments after World War I; vice president of the US (1925–29); Nobel peace prize 1925

Example Sentences

The Chief Executive of Ofcom, Dame Melanie Dawes, told BBC Radio 5 Live companies could face fines from the regulator if they did not comply with the new Online Safety Act.

From BBC

Mr Dawes said the last safety audit at the beach was carried out on 4 December 2020.

From BBC

Speaking at a media briefing, Supt Dawes said he wanted to reassure the community the force was "fully resourced at this time, with a strong police presence".

From BBC

From Biles and Gabby Douglas to Dominique Dawes and Sha’Carri Richardson, and many others, Black female Olympians are still pressured to explain themselves to hair critics despite the evolving education around Black hair.

From Salon

Mr Dawes worked as a mechanic for Jet2, with the airline supporting staff after the "tragic news".

From BBC