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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The company’s portfolio consists of 10 brands, including Porsche, Bentley and Audi.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 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
He had been stopped by officers at the Channel Tunnel in Folkestone while driving a friend's silver Bentley to Spain.
From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026
He changed his first name to Val, and went by several other identities over the years, including Mark Simon Bentley.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
“I’m doing us a favor,” Dr. Bentley told him.
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
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