Benda

British

/ bɛ̃da /

noun

Julien (ʒyljɑ̃). 1867–1956, French philosopher and novelist, who defended reason and intellect and attacked the influence of Bergson: author of La Trahison des clercs (1927)

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At Albertz Benda, a show of Larissa de Souza’s magical paintings is a refreshing break from the cold outside.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

“Look at any type of unsolicited communication very cautiously,” says Benda.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 30, 2023

Customers may request a provisional credit while the inquiry proceeds, Mr. Benda said.

From New York Times • Mar. 10, 2023

After Harry Darling tripped the livewire Nathan Tella 25 yards out, Maatsen's whipped free-kick flew beyond Steven Benda and bounced in off the far post.

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2023

Benda had said, and it came back to me as I studied the bent worms and the beetles with two legs missing.

From Astounding Stories of Super-Science September 1930 by Bates, Harry

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