dent

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That means that even if an ECB hike under conventional economics wouldn’t make too much of a dent to activity, the act of signaling will pack a punch.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Recent survey data has shown business activity is slowing as higher fuel prices dent demand for goods and services.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The inflation readings themselves are likely to attract more attention, but even large price increases in recent months haven’t done much to dent stocks.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Murphy’s fellow representative, Democrat Zac Ista, told ProPublica he hadn’t been able to make a dent in this legislature.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

My head crashed into the side of a car, causing a dent.

From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben