Bentley

[bent-lee]

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.

Bentley

/ ˈbɛntlɪ /

noun

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

Example Sentences

"We turn around and see this Bentley crawl down a grass bank, drive across three pitches and park behind one of the goals. He was sitting there watching training from his car with the heating," said Hyde.

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The King and Prince of Wales, arriving together in the state Bentley, were introduced to guests including environmentalists, scientists, climate change campaigners, diplomats and politicians.

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On Monday, new evidence came to light suggesting that Judge Bascom Bentley, who presided over Roberson’s criminal trial, may have engaged in judicial misconduct.

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These trends are set to continue, according to Professor Liz Bentley, Chief Executive of the Royal Meteorological Society.

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Professor Bentley adds that heatwaves will become more frequent, intense and extreme with "record breaking temperatures endured both during the day and night".

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