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. BentleyEdmund Clerihew18751956MEnglishWRITING: journalistWRITING: poet Edmund Clerihew . 1875–1956, English journalist, noted for his invention of the clerihew

Example Sentences

In the early years, his riches attracted outsize attention and brought coverage in financial and entertainment publications, where he bragged about owning several homes in Southern California and a fleet of luxury cars including a Lamborghini and a Bentley.

From New York Times

"This latest record sends another stark warning to governments at COP29 of the urgent need for action to limit any further warming," says Liz Bentley, chief executive of the Royal Meteorological Society, told the BBC.

From Salon

“It just shows that Arizona property owners are tired of the status quo, and they want to hold their local government accountable,” said Jenna Bentley, director of public affairs for the Goldwater Institute, a conservative group that sponsored the measure.

From Los Angeles Times

Bentley said her organization has received inquiries from groups and lawmakers in other states who are interested in replicating the measure.

From Los Angeles Times

"This latest record sends another stark warning to governments at COP29 of the urgent need for action to limit any further warming," says Liz Bentley, chief executive of the Royal Meteorological Society.

From BBC