Bennett

[ ben-it ]

/ ˈbɛn ɪt /

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noun

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

Floyd, 1890–1928, U.S. aviator.

James Gordon, 1795–1872, U.S. journalist.

Richard Bedford, 1870–1947, Canadian statesman: prime minister 1930–35.

Robert Russell, 1894–1981, U.S. composer and conductor.

Tony Anthony Dominick Benedetto, born 1926, U.S. singer.

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

Also Bennet. a male given name, form of Benedict.

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Words nearby Bennett

Benjamins, Ben Lomond, Benn, benne, bennet, Bennett, Ben Nevis, Bennington, benny, Benny, Jack, Benoît

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How to use Bennett in a sentence

Bennett eventually sat down, but Warner paced behind his seat for several minutes before sitting back down.
House impeachment managers emphasize the danger to Pence and other top officials in harrowing retelling of Jan. 6 attack|Amy Gardner, Karoun Demirjian, Felicia Sonmez, Paul Kane|February 11, 2021|Washington Post
Virginia had five players score in double figures for a second straight game, a first under Bennett.
Virginia is in a familiar spot at the top of the ACC, thanks to an uncommon scoring surge|Gene Wang|January 21, 2021|Washington Post
She introduced the team to Bloomberg Beta in New York, which also immediately understood what Capsule was building, Bennett says.
Capsule raises $2 million for its collaborative video platform aimed at brands|Sarah Perez|January 14, 2021|TechCrunch
The win marked the fourth time since Bennett took over 12 years ago that five players scored in double figures for Virginia.
Virginia gets a little closer to full health and rolls over Notre Dame|Gene Wang|January 14, 2021|Washington Post

Virginia stays steady on defense, clamps down on Boston College for a third straight winWilliford has been on the staff at Virginia during Bennett’s entire 12 years in Charlottesville after playing for the Cavaliers from 1991 through ’95.
Virginia basketball is missing players and coaches as it continues ACC play|Gene Wang|January 11, 2021|Washington Post
“Michael,  I was able to look at this movie last night,” wrote Bennett.
Exclusive: Sony Emails Say Studio Exec Picked Kim Jong-Un as the Villain of ‘The Interview’|William Boot|December 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But an email dated July 10 from Ambassador King to Bennett (who then forwarded it to Lynton), says otherwise.
Exclusive: Sony Emails Say Studio Exec Picked Kim Jong-Un as the Villain of ‘The Interview’|William Boot|December 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Naftali Bennett, the Economy Minister, is a rightist to the core.
Goodbye to Israel’s Lousy Government (Let’s Hope the Next One Isn’t Worse)|Alon Ben-Meir|December 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“Americans thought then we were at the cutting edge figuring out typhus and yellow fever,” says Bennett.
How Presidents Handle Pandemics|Eleanor Clift|October 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
At one point, she entered into a contract with a couple named Tamra and Tom Bennett to purchase eight rental properties.
The Mystery Woman Who Tried to Outdo Dillinger|Michael Daly|September 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Mr. Arnold Bennett has just received a remarkable letter from a British marine who was recently landed on the coast of Flanders.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, November 4, 1914|Various
Gordon Bennett grasped as well as any one the value of news.
American Sketches|Charles Whibley
Bennett returned his blows, and then made most admirable "copy" of the assault.
American Sketches|Charles Whibley
Mr. Bennett now began to see the folly he had been guilty of in making the agreement mentioned above.
The Mysteries of Montreal|Charlotte Fuhrer
William Bennett reproached his father with his misconduct, and insisted on his leaving his American wife.
The Mysteries of Montreal|Charlotte Fuhrer

British Dictionary definitions for Bennett

Bennett

/ (ˈbɛnɪt) /

noun

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)

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

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

Jill . 1931–90, British actress

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

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

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