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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On Wednesday, Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn said the blame should lie with the individual who committed the attack.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

"I am deeply grateful to the Commission for their unceasing efforts to find the Disappeared, and for their painstaking efforts to help ease these families' long suffering," said Hilary Benn.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

And last year, 50 Cent performed during Chris Eubank Jr's ringwalk for his rematch with Conor Benn.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

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

In fact, I would venture, what- with Mr Benn retiring, and with grandchildren on the way, that you and Mr Benn have some extremely happy years before you.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro

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