dent
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“We have demand picking up in the northern hemisphere globally and so far we’re not really seeing much dent in demand,” says Tracy Shuchart of NinjaTrader Group.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 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
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
England were also without captain Williamson, a dent in an overrun backline, while Wiegman opted for Ella Toone over Lucia Kendall, despite the Manchester United midfielder only just returning from a four-month injury lay-off.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Percy tried to cut through with Riptide, but he couldn’t make a dent.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
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