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bending



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In other words, you can be forever reliant on the universe’s mercy or merciless in bending it to fulfill your ambition.

From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026

In the future, piezoelectric diamond membranes could potentially be used in implantable medical devices as self-generating power sources or as sensors that detect bending and deformation.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 31, 2026

He wanted to push the limits, even if it meant bending the rules.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026

Growers are also reporting cucumbers that are coming out misshapen, with some bending back into a spiral.

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026

“Why, of course, my dear boy,” returned Herbert, in a tone of surprise, and again bending forward to get a nearer look at me.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens




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