Bevin

American

[bev-in] / ˈbɛv ɪn /

noun

Ernest, 1881–1951, British labor leader: foreign minister 1941–51.

Bevin British

/ ˈbɛvɪn /

noun

Ernest . 1881–1951, British Labour statesman and trade unionist, who was largely responsible for the creation of the Transport and General Workers' Union (1922): minister of labour (1940–45); foreign secretary (1945–51)

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During World War Two he was a "Bevin Boy", conscripted to work in the Lanarkshire coal mines.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

But Professor Bevin and his team said most of the characteristics cited "could be simply generated by surface weathering".

From BBC • Jul. 24, 2025

Bevin Handel, a spokesperson for the city of Claremont, said it is the city Police Department’s goal to file charges against the perpetrator of the Claremont McKenna College call, but there are several challenges.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2025

‘One Tree Hill’ actor Bevin Prince opens up about the death of her husband, Will Friend, five months after he was struck by lightning.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2024

In the third week of February, the newspapers reported that British Foreign Minister Bevin had announced his intention to bring the Palestine issue to the United Nations in September.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok

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