dent
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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
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
If the market drops just as you’re starting to withdraw money in retirement, it can put a real dent in your nest egg.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
She could afford the $572 monthly minimum, but with a 26% interest rate, it barely made a dent.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
Her eyes darted between the numerous pieces of farming equipment around the barn, but none of it would make a dent in the Varangian.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
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