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
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Originally the symbol for Maybach-Motorenbau—a maker of sternly grand luxury cars in Germany before World War II—the monogram now denotes Mercedes-Maybach, the sub-brand launched by Stuttgart in 2014 to compete against Rolls-Royce and Bentley.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026
Thompson’s birthday present topped everything: he gave her a baby blue Bentley.
From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026
Karia emphasizes cinematic and visual storytelling, too, and cinematographer Stuart Bentley achieves some remarkable compositions, capturing neon lights, car headlights and concrete-dusted corners of outer London at night.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
Prof David Bailey, a motor industry expert at Birmingham Business School, said he had family working at Bentley as agency staff and he was "really worried" for them.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
When Dr. Bentley got back Saturday, he’d ask him.
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
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