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Bennett

American  
[ben-it] / ˈbɛn ɪt /

noun

  1. (Enoch) Arnold, 1867–1931, English novelist.

  2. Floyd, 1890–1928, U.S. naval aviator who piloted Richard Byrd on his quest to reach the North Pole in 1926.

  3. James Gordon, 1795–1872, U.S. journalist, a leading influence in newspaper publishing.

  4. R(ichard) (Bedford), 1870–1947, Canadian statesman: prime minister 1930–35.

  5. Robert Russell, 1894–1981, U.S. composer and arranger.

  6. Tony Anthony Dominick Benedetto, 1926–2023, U.S. singer of popular and jazz music.

  7. W(illiam) A(ndrew) C(ecil), 1900–79, Canadian political leader: premier of British Columbia 1952–72.

  8. Also Bennet. a first name, form of Benedict.


Bennett British  
/ ˈbɛnɪt /

noun

  1. Alan . born 1934, British actor and playwright. His plays include Forty Years On (1968), The Old Country (1977), The Madness of George III (1991), The History Boys (2004), and the monologues for television Talking Heads (1987, 1998)

  2. ( Enoch ) Arnold . 1867–1931, British novelist, noted for The Old Wives' Tale (1908), Clayhanger (1910), and other works set in the Staffordshire Potteries

  3. James Gordon . 1837–1931, US newspaper editor, born in Scotland. He founded (1835) the New York Herald and introduced techniques of modern news reporting

  4. Jill . 1931–90, British actress

  5. Richard Bedford , 1st Viscount. 1870–1947, Canadian Conservative statesman; prime minister (1930–35)

  6. Sir Richard Rodney. born 1936, British composer, noted for film music and his operas The Mines of Sulphur (1965) and Victory (1970)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Bennett, who is from Folkestone, in Kent, says he wants a meeting with Miliband to understand what is being done to bring the couple back to Britain.

From BBC Sep. 22, 2026

Bennett says you can harness the power of being different.

From BBC Sep. 22, 2026

As a jazz and pop standard it sparked memorable romantic readings from Peggy Lee, Margaret Whiting, Frank Sinatra, Mel Tormé and Tony Bennett.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

Potential switchers should also check whether they have to maintain a certain balance in order to get the advertised APY, Bennett said.

From MarketWatch Sep. 14, 2026

Everyone called "Me! Me!" when Mrs. Bennett said, "Who has something for Show-and-Tell today?"

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry

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