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bent

[bent] / bɛnt /




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The Tiangong Omni swivels its torso wildly from side to side while waving its bent arms in front of its face.

From Slate ● Sep. 27, 2026

His squat thighs keep his legs bent for more of the pedal stroke, another wind-resistance advantage.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026

We can look at the films he’s made before and since, and see it as yet another example of his satirical bent.

From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2026

When doors open — the company is targeting late 2026 — anticipate a walk-around, floor-to-ceiling experience that pays homage to the art of cinema with a sci-fi, psychedelic-like bent.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026

“Under the right circumstances,” said Red, and she bent down and dug up some cold earth.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff




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