Owens

[ oh-uhnz ]

noun

1. Jesse John Cleveland, 1913–80, U.S. athlete.
2. a river in E California, flowing from the Sierra Nevada S to the Owens Valley basin: diverted to the Los Angeles Aqueduct. 120 miles (193 km) long.

Owens

/ ˈəʊɪnz /

noun

1. OwensJesse19131980MUSSPORT AND GAMES: athlete Jesse, real name John Cleveland Owens. 1913–80, US Black athlete: won four gold medals at the Berlin Olympics (1936)

Example Sentences

Justice Owens warned the jury not to talk to anyone about their deliberations, including their loved ones who he said may be interested in the case.

From BBC

“It’s worthy of recognition in the history of Owens Valley, to show how this community stood up to this huge metropolis with lots of power and money.”

From Los Angeles Times

She had secured two tiny homes for them, but the mother, Brook Owens, wasn’t answering her phone.

From Los Angeles Times

Adam Perez, the DWP’s top manager in the Owens Valley, said it’s easy to point the finger at his agency and blame it for the stagnation.

From Los Angeles Times

The film also emphasizes the importance of intergenerational ties, with the Owens sisters drawing on the wisdom of those who came before them and stories of their deceased ancestors to overcome challenges.

From Salon