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[dent] / dɛnt /




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The effect of Canada’s latest tariffs, if imposed, would be a modest dent in a $32-trillion American economy.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 25, 2026

It’s too early to tell whether the criticism will dent sales of smart glasses, said Jitesh Ubrani, a director at the market research company IDC.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 7, 2026

After the 2-2 draw with Brighton in April, in which Georginio Rutter scored a 95th-minute equaliser to dent Spurs' survival hopes, De Zerbi revealed he messaged Van Hecke, who assisted the goal.

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

It will do little to dent LA.’s farm system, regarded as the game’s deepest.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

In an hour’s time I hadn’t made a dent in it.

From "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck

Four police vans in Therberton Street, Islington were left with dents and broken lights.

From BBC Jun. 1, 2026

Although those are only small dents in the huge gains the two companies have racked up in recent months, they are signs of some nervousness around AI hardware plays.

From Barron's May 18, 2026

But Flock’s AI-powered cameras go even further by also documenting other identifying vehicle details, such as make, model and color, as well as any distinctive markings like scratches or dents on a bumper.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 1, 2026

If the car has significant interior damage or noticeable dents and scratches, Consumer Reports notes, expect to pay extra.

From MarketWatch Feb. 4, 2026

Maybe they’d fix the dents in the sides of my head, or make my nose look a little less squished.

From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge

For now, the ongoing turmoil has dented the group's brand image, say experts.

From BBC Aug. 23, 2026

A weakening currency coupled with rising bond yields is often seen as a sign that investor confidence has been dented.

From MarketWatch Aug. 22, 2026

The blowup over Cracker Barrel’s new logo had dented business, and its stock started the New Year at around $25 a share, its lowest level since the 2008 economic downturn.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

Sentiment towards the memory chip makers was dented Wednesday by weaker-than-expected guidance from U.S. peer Sandisk.

From MarketWatch Aug. 6, 2026

My cheeks tingle with shame as I stoop to pick up the dented breadbox.

From "Dragons in a Bag" by Zetta Elliott

Higher-than-expected U.S. inflation data for April on Tuesday reduced the prospect of interest-rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, denting risk appetite and boosting the dollar.

From The Wall Street Journal May 14, 2026

But now investor anxiety about private credit is denting the market values of firms such as Blue Owl Capital and Brookfield Asset Management that he once saw as comparables.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 11, 2026

Focusing on earnings might ultimately be a way to cut through the increasing noise that has been denting stocks recently.

From Barron's Feb. 27, 2026

In 2024, American scrapped an attempted revamp of its corporate booking system, denting performance.

From Barron's Feb. 10, 2026

She sat up now, her elbows denting the pillow as she looked into my face.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison




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