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Ben Hur

American  
[ben hur] / ˈbɛn ˈhɜr /

noun

  1. a historical novel (1880) by Lew Wallace.


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While stationed in Europe, he also helped gather footage for William Wyler, who would go on to direct films such as Ben Hur, Roman Holiday, and Wuthering Heights.

From BBC Mar. 31, 2024

They picnic at midfield, race souped-up chariots — think Ben Hur on a Segway — up and down the sidelines, and dig in on opposite sides of a tug-o-war.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 27, 2022

It was filmed in Rome and Matera, locations where blockbusters like "The Passion of the Christ" and "Ben Hur" were also shot.

From Fox News May 29, 2020

Ben Hur was released in 1959--just look at all the crappy westerns and sci-fi movies released around that time.

From New York Times Apr. 23, 2018

Only once did he speak after the first outbreak and this was when the car was stalled for a few minutes where he had a full view of the famous chariot race from Ben Hur.

From The Boy Scouts in A Trapper's Camp by Burgess, Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo)

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