Bennett
Americannoun
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(Enoch) Arnold, 1867–1931, English novelist.
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Floyd, 1890–1928, U.S. naval aviator who piloted Richard Byrd on his quest to reach the North Pole in 1926.
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James Gordon, 1795–1872, U.S. journalist, a leading influence in newspaper publishing.
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R(ichard) (Bedford), 1870–1947, Canadian statesman: prime minister 1930–35.
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Robert Russell, 1894–1981, U.S. composer and arranger.
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Tony Anthony Dominick Benedetto, 1926–2023, U.S. singer of popular and jazz music.
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W(illiam) A(ndrew) C(ecil), 1900–79, Canadian political leader: premier of British Columbia 1952–72.
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Also Bennet. a first name, form of Benedict.
noun
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Alan . born 1934, British actor and playwright. His plays include Forty Years On (1968), The Old Country (1977), The Madness of George III (1991), The History Boys (2004), and the monologues for television Talking Heads (1987, 1998)
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( Enoch ) Arnold . 1867–1931, British novelist, noted for The Old Wives' Tale (1908), Clayhanger (1910), and other works set in the Staffordshire Potteries
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James Gordon . 1837–1931, US newspaper editor, born in Scotland. He founded (1835) the New York Herald and introduced techniques of modern news reporting
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Jill . 1931–90, British actress
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Richard Bedford , 1st Viscount. 1870–1947, Canadian Conservative statesman; prime minister (1930–35)
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Sir Richard Rodney. born 1936, British composer, noted for film music and his operas The Mines of Sulphur (1965) and Victory (1970)
Example Sentences
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Avon and Somerset Police said the last likely sighting of him was at 03:38 GMT when he was walking along Bennett Way slip road, heading towards the city centre.
From BBC
Stetson Bennett is entering the final year of his rookie contract and is due to carry a salary-cap number of $1.3 million.
From Los Angeles Times
No one summed up the president’s speech better than CQ/Roll Call’s John Bennett.
From Salon
Chasing 257, Zimbabwe opener Brian Bennett showcased his talent, registering his third unbeaten half-century of the tournament with 97 from 59 balls.
From BBC
“As we refine and build out our NBA draft and scouting processes, we could think of no better basketball mind than Tony Bennett to have as a resource,” Pelinka said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times
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