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Benn

British

/ bɛn /

noun

Antony ( Neil ) Wedgwood , known as Tony Benn . born 1925, British Labour politician, a leading figure on the party's left wing. He renounced (1963) the title of Viscount Stansgate

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Moses Itauma is one of the most exciting young heavyweights in years, while welterweight Conor Benn continues to command headlines wherever he goes.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Benn has several avenues to explore if he beats Prograis, with Rolando Romero holding the WBA title, Lewis Crocker in possession of the IBF belt and Devin Haney the reigning WBO champion.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Melvin Benn, managing director of Festival Republic which runs Wireless, has previously defended the decision to book West.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

In a statement issued late Monday, Melvin Benn, managing director of Festival Republic which helps promote the event, urged West's critics to show him "some forgiveness".

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Really, Mrs Benn, afterwards, well, his lordship was virtually an invalid.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro

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