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	Benchley (Bench·ley) Entry from US Dictionary Pronunciation: /ˈbenCHlē/ the name of a family of US writers, including: Robert Charles (1889–1945), drama critic, actor, and humorist. He was a theater critic for Life magazine (1920–29) and The New Yorker (1929–40). Nathaniel (1915–81), son of Robert. He was the author of such humorous novels as Lassiter’s Folly (1971). Peter (1940–2006), son of Nathaniel. He wrote Jaws (1974), The Deep (1976), and White Shark (1994).		Nearby Words bench bench press bench run bench seat bench table bench test bench warrant Bench, Johnny bencher Benchley benchmark benchmark test benchwarmer benchwork Bend bend ¹ bend ² bend sinister bender