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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He was later clocked driving his Bentley Continental GT at 82mph in a 70mph limit on the A50 Rudhall Overbridge, also in Herefordshire, on 22 December.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Bentley said Desborough's taking of Mr Kempster's "in this way was cowardly".
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Even more sobering for me was the sight of another Bentley grazing the hay bales.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
In less than four seconds—according to butterflies let loose in my stomach—the Bentley swept past 60 mph, casually acquiring a kinetic energy of nearly one megajoule, roughly equivalent to a stick of dynamite.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
It was the new pastor of East Church—Dr. Bentley.
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
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