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brent

 (brĕnt)
n. Chiefly British
Variant of brant.
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Brent

(brɛnt)
n
(Placename) a borough of NW Greater London. Pop: 267 800 (2003 est). Area: 44 sq km (17 sq miles)
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brent

(brɛnt)
n.
Chiefly Brit. brant. Also called brent′ goose`.

Brent

(brɛnt)

n.
a borough of Greater London, England. 262,800.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.brent - small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southwardbrent - small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward
brant, brant goose, brent goose
goose - web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks
Branta, genus Branta - wild geese
Branta bernicla, common brant goose - the best known variety of brant goose
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Brent furious with him for being furious; Lieutenant Spooney was cut to the heart; and the landlord got ready his best apartments previous to the return of the fascinating little woman and her husband.
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Brent, which cannot fly eighteen inches high without going head over heels.
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30 amid growing concerns about U.S.-China trade tensions and a string of bullish news, with the price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) for October delivery up 1.72 percent and Brent crude oil for October delivery up 1.84 percent.
Oil prices rise amid concerns over global demand, bullish sentiment
BAGHDAD / NINA/- Oil prices fell more than one percent, and Brent crude closed near its lowest level in seven months below $ 60 a barrel, as fears of weak global demand due to trade tensions between the United States and China.
Oil falls as trade tensions between America and China escalate
They were taken as crowds arrived to watch the massive Brent Bravo oil rig continue its journey into Teesside for decommissioning on Thursday.
The big attraction
SHELL'S giant Brent Bravo platform has been removed from the North Sea.
End of line for platform
Shell's giant Brent Bravo platform has been removed from the North Sea by the Allseas' heavy lift and pipelay vessel Pioneering Spirit.
NORTH SEA End of the line for Brent Bravo
For the second quarter of 2019, CRC has protected its downside price risk on approximately 40,000 barrels per day at approximately $70 Brent. For the third and fourth quarters of 2019, CRC has protected the downside price risk on approximately 40,000 and 35,000 barrels per day at approximately $73 Brent and $76 Brent, respectively.
California Resources sees FY19 capital program $300M-$385M
The market has steadily tightened for the second month in a row and it seems that Brent has settled around the $70 per barrel mark.
Tight market may give OPEC pause for thought
Brent Cross, from New South Wales, Australia, has spent around 750 hours under the needle to feed his addiction after getting his first tattoo aged 25.
Dad, 42, who spent [pounds sterling]50,000 covering entire body with tattoos has 'no regrets'; Brent Cross, 42, from New South Wales, Australia, has spent around 750 hours under the needle to feed his addiction after getting his first tattoo aged 25

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