Bentley
Americannoun
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Eric (Russell), 1916–2020, U.S. critic, editor, and translator; born in England.
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Phyllis, 1894–1977, English novelist.
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Richard, 1662–1742, English scholar and critic.
noun
Example Sentences
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A five-seater 2011 Bentley Mulsanne with just over 40,000 miles on the clock could sell for between £20,000 and £30,000.
From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026
Liz Bentley, the chief executive of Britain's Royal Meteorological Society, predicted that existing UK heat records for June would be "annihilated" -- as had already happened in May.
From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026
Mr. Bentley, one of the great theater critics and scholars of the 20th century, provides context for the testimony, and biographical information about the lesser-known names.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026
Thompson’s birthday present topped everything: he gave her a baby blue Bentley.
From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026
As I drew up to it, I was encouraged further to glimpse a Bentley through the open doors of a garage attached to the main house.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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