ben

adverb

\ ˈben

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Definition of ben

(Entry 1 of 3)

Scotland

: within

ben

preposition

Definition of ben (Entry 2 of 3)

Scotland

: within

ben

noun

Definition of ben (Entry 3 of 3)

Scotland

: the inner room or parlor of a 2-room cottage

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The Polk County Sheriff's Office said ICE had ben notified of Ramirez-Velasco's arrest. — Samuel Chamberlain, Fox News, "Previously deported illegal immigrant accused of sexual battery against 16-year-old Florida girl," 2 Oct. 2018 For one, there are those aforementioned ben-wa balls, which at least for the moment are occupying August Ames’s attention. — Peter Rubin, WIRED, "Coming Attractions: The Rise of VR Porn," 17 Apr. 2018 The film connects black Americans to a continent that has ben positioned as mysterious, disease-infested and dark to the Western world. — Erica Ayisi, The Root, "Make Wakanda Real by Embracing Your African Roots," 5 Mar. 2018 So…a swimming pool filled with ben wa balls instead of plastic sundae sprinkles? — Lisa Beebe, Los Angeles Magazine, "A Fifty Shades Pop-Up Experience Is Coming to L.A. and We Need a Safe Word," 26 Jan. 2018 More flying eggs, Theota Avenue: On Oct. 19, a Theota Avenue man called police after waking up to find his house had ben egged with toilet paper strewn about. — John Benson, cleveland.com, "Thief takes dirt bike from garage: Parma Police Blotter," 26 Oct. 2017 In fact, rebounds have ben a hallmark of this division. — SI.com, "AL Central Standings," 9 Sep. 2017 Sanchez has ben an Arsenal player since July 2014, when the North London club paid Barcelona £32m for his services. — SI.com, "Monaco Set to Try to Lure Contract Rebel Alexis Sanchez Away From Arsenal With £45m Bid," 4 Aug. 2017 The case is still under investigation and no arrests have ben made, according to TMZ. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE.com, "Million Dollar Matchmaker Star Patti Stanger Robbed While Filming Reality Show: Report," 8 July 2017

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