Bienne

American

[byen] / byɛn /

noun

Lake of, a lake in NW Switzerland: traces of prehistoric lake dwellings. 16 sq. mi. (41 sq. km).

Bienne British

/ bjɛn /

noun

the French name for Biel

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Bienne Terita and Ashley Marsters crossed for the Wallaroos, who finished a breathless game with 13 players.

From BBC • Oct. 15, 2022

At Whangarei, New Zealand, Bienne Terita also scored a second-half try for Australia which posted its first win in Group A after a first-round loss to New Zealand.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 14, 2022

The Wallaroos hit the Black Ferns hard in the early stages of Pool A's opening match and were rewarded with the first try through winger Bienne Terita.

From BBC • Oct. 8, 2022

Swatch is based in Bienne, Switzerland, and is known for colorful plastic namesake watches.

From Reuters • Jan. 27, 2014

In the Swiss territory the line of demarcation passes through Bienne, Fribourg, Saanen, Leuk and Monte Rosa.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 7 "Geoponici" to "Germany" by Various

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