Everyone whispered about the dowd who sat alone at the back of the church.

At the village festival, the dowds gathered by the tea stall to reminisce about the old days.

Dowding arrived early to prepare his speech for the university's commencement ceremony.

The Dowdings gathered every summer at the old lakeside house to share stories and celebrate their family's traditions.

The Dowds arrived early to help set up the family reunion.

Dowd arrived late to the meeting.

They teased him as a dowdy, but his confidence grew as he embraced his own style.

Halfway through baking, dowdy the tart gently so the crust presses into the filling and the juices caramelize on top.

Despite her talent, she often chose dowdy outfits that hid her personality.

She dressed dowdily for the gallery opening, but her insightful comments quickly drew a crowd.