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Bentley

American

[bent-lee] / ˈbɛnt li /

noun

Eric (Russell), 1916–2020, U.S. critic, editor, and translator; born in England.
Phyllis, 1894–1977, English novelist.
Richard, 1662–1742, English scholar and critic.

Bentley British

/ ˈbɛntlɪ /

noun

Edmund Clerihew . 1875–1956, English journalist, noted for his invention of the clerihew

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The man, who is adamant he's remorseful and wants a fresh start once back on the outside, messages after news of the death of Ian Huntley rippled through Britain's prisons - and the country.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Huntley said modular buildings are being built at the Thatcham nursery ravaged by the fire, which will have capacity for around 75 children.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Huntley was convicted of the murders in 2003 and sentenced in 2005.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

Farmer's reporting and his interview with Huntley was portrayed in the three-part Channel 5 drama, Maxine, in 2022.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

In many a shop I see Sunlight Soap and the biscuits of Huntley and Palmer and Peek and Frean.

From Cities of the Dawn by Ritchie, J. Ewing (James Ewing)

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