Burnett

American

[ber-net] / bərˈnɛt /

noun

Frances Hodgson 1849–1924, U.S. novelist, born in England.

Burnett British

/ bɜːˈnɛt /

noun

Frances Hodgson (ˈhɒdʒsən). 1849–1924, US novelist, born in England; author of Little Lord Fauntleroy (1886) and The Secret Garden (1911)

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In 2013, “Survivor” creator Mark Burnett produced “The Bible,” a History Channel miniseries that pulled 13.1 million viewers for its opening telecast — and it was intellectual novocaine.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

Burnett then called every six months pressing to produce it until Parsons finally agreed to grant him the American licensing rights.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

It grows in rainforest areas within Queensland's Burnett region.

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026

Hilly continues, “I’ve heard T Bone Burnett talk about ‘Oh Brother,’ how great music cuts through.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026

So, okay, her expectations were high for forty-two bucks a night, but blame Frances Hodgson Burnett.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti

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