dent
Example Sentences
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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.
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 Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
