Big Ben
Example Sentences
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In the late 19th century another Steller, called Big Ben Butler, became a local celebrity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026
Two weeks before the show, young seamstresses were crocheting floral motifs in mohair and Japanese metallic thread at a south London studio overlooking the Thames river and Big Ben.
From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026
According to plans, the procession will start in Parliament Square and a recitation of Winston Churchill's famous VE Day speech will be read when Big Ben strikes 12:00 BST.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2025
The mostly flat route takes in several other London landmarks, including Tower Bridge, Canary Wharf and Big Ben.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2025
Reaching for the model Big Ben clock that we brought along from London, I set an alarm for ten minutes from now.
From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins
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