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Bentley

American

[bent-lee] / ˈbɛnt li /

noun

Eric (Russell), 1916–2020, U.S. critic, editor, and translator; born in England.
Phyllis, 1894–1977, English novelist.
Richard, 1662–1742, English scholar and critic.

Bentley British

/ ˈbɛntlɪ /

noun

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

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"Our staff were able to uplift the seal and drive it to a safe place where it was released into the water," Senior Sergeant Miriam Bentley from Wellington Police said.

From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026

A charge down from Keenan Palasia near his own line kept Leeds in the fight but a great tackle from Bentley forced a knock-on as both defences were on top in the second period.

From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026

"The Torcal is a Bentley first and foremost, created by hand by people who care, using the best available materials and technology to blend heritage with cutting-edge innovation," he said.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

Bentley launched its first electric vehicle, the latest test of demand for the technology among the world’s richest consumers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

To Nat’s amazement, Dr. Bentley shook his head.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham

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