Bentley

American  

[bent-lee] / ˈbɛnt li /

noun

1. Eric (Russell), 1916–2020, U.S. critic, editor, and translator; born in England.

2. Phyllis, 1894–1977, English novelist.

3. Richard, 1662–1742, English scholar and critic.

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Bentley British  

/ ˈbɛntlɪ /

noun

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

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Example Sentences

Workers at luxury car maker Bentley have been left shocked and angry after the firm announced up to 275 job losses, a union has said.

From BBC

Bentley said it was part of "overall efficiency activities", which would affect management, agency and non-manufacturing employees, but investment would continue at its Pyms Lane site.

From BBC

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

Bentley chief executive and chairman Dr Frank-Steffen Walliser said the company was investing in its factory "at unprecedented levels", but needed to make "some difficult decisions" to ensure its long-term competitiveness.

From BBC

Up to 275 jobs could be lost at luxury carmaker Bentley, the firm said.

From BBC