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Beaverbrook

American  
[bee-ver-brook] / ˈbi vərˌbrʊk /

noun

  1. William Maxwell Aitken, Lord 1st Baron, 1879–1964, English publisher, born in Canada.


Beaverbrook British  
/ ˈbiːvəˌbrʊk /

noun

  1. 1st Baron , title of William Maxwell Aitken . 1879–1964, British newspaper proprietor and Conservative politician, born in Canada, whose newspapers included the Daily Express ; minister of information (1918); minister of aircraft production (1940–41)

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The court heard they had been in contact prior to the Annabel's incident, including for lunch meetings at Benares and the Beaverbrook Town House five-star hotel.

From BBC Feb. 6, 2026

Lady Mary calls off her engagement to Sir Richard Carlisle, who is said to be inspired by the powerful press baron Lord Beaverbrook.

From New York Times Dec. 31, 2014

Here come Northcliffe, Beaverbrook and Co, creating a press that sold many millions to ordinary working people – that is, made for voters outside the charmed circle of Britain's upper caste.

From The Guardian Jun. 16, 2012

He says Beaverbrook had openly admitted running his newspapers to promote his own political agenda, and was unapologetic.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2011

So we thought it would be a good idea for her to be married to him, and since she was flattered by the notion, we’ve decided to call her Mrs. Beaverbrook from now on.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank

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