Benson

British

/ ˈbɛnsən /

noun

E ( dward ) F ( rederic ). 1867–1940, British writer, noted esp for a series of comic novels featuring the characters Mapp and Lucia

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According to Thomas Benson of the Diogenes Group, a litigation-research firm, of 345 Finra arbitrators who decided at least five customer disputes since the beginning of 2015, 49—or 14%—never ruled in favor of investors.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

In another post, Benson appeared to crash his bike either on or near a beach.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026

Despite the danger, the parents still purchased Benson a “faster and more powerful E-Moto,” the district attorney said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026

BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the race in Texas.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

Mr. Benson gave me a look and said nothing and Nellie Ahearn said,You’re a great oul’Yankee, Frankie.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt

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