Benton

American  

[ben-tn] / ˈbɛn tn /

noun

1. Thomas Hart Old Bullion, 1782–1858, U.S. political leader.

2. his grandnephew Thomas Hart, 1889–1975, U.S. painter and lithographer.

3. a city in central Arkansas.

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Benton British  

/ ˈbɛntən /

noun

1. Thomas Hart . 1889–1975, US painter of rural life; a leader of the American Regionalist painters in the 1930s

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Benton

“We expect Medicare Advantage enrollment to keep growing in 2027, but at a much slower pace,” Benton said.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026

For much of its 115-year history, Benton Harbor, Mich.-based Whirlpool was the big fish of appliance makers, gobbling up rivals from Argentina to Poland.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026

For older adults, many of whom live on fixed incomes, even small premium increases can seem overwhelming, said Shannon Benton, executive director of the Senior Citizens League, an advocacy group for older adults.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026

The firm's Steve Benton said: "Water is now returning to the 5,850 properties affected by the burst in Pembury, Matfield, Brenchley, Horsmonden and the surrounding areas."

From BBC ● Apr. 2, 2026

“Yes. Gabriel, the Left Hand of God himself,” Rameel joined in, raising his glass of water toward Benton and then taking a sip.

From "Where Things Come Back" by John Corey Whaley