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Benson

British  
/ ˈbɛnsən /

noun

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

"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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In her review of the film for The Times in 1990, film critic Sheila Benson praised a “magnificent” Fricker for her portrayal of motherly love.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

"Some grass fields might be nice, the majority of the fields here are turf. However, the times I've played on grass it's usually pretty bumpy and hard," said Benson.

From Barron's Jul. 9, 2026

Listing agent Paul Benson of Engel & Völkers tells Realtor.com that Heigl and Kelley are now moving on to another, albeit smaller, Utah dwelling: a nearby farmhouse that they have spent the past year restoring.

From MarketWatch Jul. 7, 2026

When Travis Kelce said “I do” to Taylor Swift, he was also committing to her three cats: Meredith Grey, Olivia Benson and Benjamin Button.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 6, 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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