Benchley
[ bench-lee ]
/ ˈbɛntʃ li /
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noun
Robert (Charles), 1889–1945, U.S. humorist, drama critic, and actor.
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“Was” is used for the indicative past tense of “to be,” and “were” is only used for the subjunctive past tense.
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