dent
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The prospect of higher borrowing costs has hurt the tech industry in particular as they dent consumer spending while firms also rely on debt to power innovation.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 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
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
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
It bounced off, making a little dent under her earlobe, like a fold in the skin that was hardly a disfigurement at all.
From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison
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