Burnett

American

[ber-net] / bərˈnɛt /

noun

Frances Hodgson 1849–1924, U.S. novelist, born in England.

Burnett British

/ bɜːˈnɛt /

noun

Frances Hodgson (ˈhɒdʒsən). 1849–1924, US novelist, born in England; author of Little Lord Fauntleroy (1886) and The Secret Garden (1911)

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During Parsons’ development process with Buena Vista, he’d met fellow British TV producer Mark Burnett at a party in Los Angeles where he’d told him about the reality competition format he was building.

From Los Angeles Times

It grows in rainforest areas within Queensland's Burnett region.

From Science Daily

The 26-year-old man and 23-year-old woman, who were driving from Brisbane to the North Burnett region, were reported missing on Tuesday when they failed to reach their destination.

From BBC

The upcoming record, which is due to hit shelves on 24 April, was co-written by Sir Ringo and American producer T Bone Burnett.

From BBC

Hilly continues, “I’ve heard T Bone Burnett talk about ‘Oh Brother,’ how great music cuts through.

From Los Angeles Times

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