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dent

[dent] / dɛnt /




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The clock broke and made a dent in the wall.

From Literature

McElligott explains that headed into 2026, markets were braced for “slow bleed” headwinds like AI hyperscalers burning through cash, either denting stock buybacks or worrying the bond market that has to fund it.

From MarketWatch

These stocks were dented by investor concerns that new developments in artificial intelligence will supplant software.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From MarketWatch

The growth was dented by a 2.5% decline in same-store sales due to lower transactions, partially offset by a higher average check.

From The Wall Street Journal