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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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Example Sentences

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Hours earlier, AFP reporters met a man who introduced himself as a prophet, Stephen Benson Nundu.

From Barron's

At the same time, Rodney Benson, professor of media, culture, and communication at New York University, says that while Rupert remains a presence in the company "what's really unique about Lachlan's approach, or what will be unique about his approach, won't fully emerge".

From BBC

Shooting Benson Boone’s trademark leaping acrobatics at his Coachella debut this year gave me the chance to bridge the gap between musical generations.

From Los Angeles Times

He spent his entire county career at Hampshire, winning two Benson & Hedges Cups and a NatWest Trophy.

From BBC

The production, directed by Sarah Benson, the former artistic director of Soho Rep, certainly fields an enticing cast.

From The Wall Street Journal

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