Bennett

[ben-it]

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(Enoch) Arnold, 1867–1931, English novelist.
Floyd, 1890–1928, U.S. naval aviator who piloted Richard Byrd on his quest to reach the North Pole in 1926.
James Gordon, 1795–1872, U.S. journalist, a leading influence in newspaper publishing.
R(ichard) (Bedford), 1870–1947, Canadian statesman: prime minister 1930–35.
Robert Russell, 1894–1981, U.S. composer and arranger.
Tony Anthony Dominick Benedetto, 1926–2023, U.S. singer of popular and jazz music.
W(illiam) A(ndrew) C(ecil), 1900–79, Canadian political leader: premier of British Columbia 1952–72.
Also Bennet. a first name, form of Benedict.

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Alan . born 1934, British actor and playwright. His plays include Forty Years On (1968), The Old Country (1977), The Madness of George III (1991), The History Boys (2004), and the monologues for television Talking Heads (1987, 1998)
( Enoch ) Arnold . 1867–1931, British novelist, noted for The Old Wives' Tale (1908), Clayhanger (1910), and other works set in the Staffordshire Potteries
James Gordon . 1837–1931, US newspaper editor, born in Scotland. He founded (1835) the New York Herald and introduced techniques of modern news reporting
Jill . 1931–90, British actress
Richard Bedford , 1st Viscount. 1870–1947, Canadian Conservative statesman; prime minister (1930–35)
Sir Richard Rodney. born 1936, British composer, noted for film music and his operas The Mines of Sulphur (1965) and Victory (1970)

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Brit Bennett’s “The Vanishing Half” was released shortly after I began writing my novel, and I found it hugely inspiring.

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Around Mile 10, I spotted Chris Bennett, Nike’s running global head coach, giving out high-fives and encouraging people to push forward.

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Dr Harry Bennett, an expert in maritime history, said the dive team had found "the underwater archaeological equivalent of a needle in a haystack".

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Cdr Julian Bennett has been dismissed from the force for a second time following a misconduct hearing.

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Eve Bennett, founder of the Market Rasen Baby Bank, in Lincolnshire, said the number of users had risen from 19 to 76 over the last six months.

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