Beecham

American

[bee-chuhm] / ˈbi tʃəm /

noun

Sir Thomas, 1879–1961, English conductor and impresario.

Beecham British

/ ˈbiːtʃəm /

noun

Sir Thomas . 1879–1961, English conductor who did much to promote the works of Delius, Sibelius, and Richard Strauss

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Though Beethoven and Brahms weren’t great strengths, there was little Beecham couldn’t do well.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

The terrific Beecham is saddled with a dismal hairdo and an even more dismal role, her character simply an object of wan yearning for the drowsy John.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2024

In a statement on X, the club said the most seriously injured people were assistant manager Tony Beecham, and players Louis Ward and Shea Mannings.

From BBC • Oct. 7, 2023

Kevin Beecham, a deputy district attorney, said in an emailed statement that the prosecution was “very pleased that justice was served for the victims and mourn with their families over the losses they suffered.”

From New York Times • Apr. 29, 2023

“Everybody here is in the top ten percent of what they do,” Steve Beecham, a home mortgage broker, said, “or they desire to be in the top ten percent.”

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times

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