- present tense form of bend (3rd person singular).
bends
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The university sends many graduates to the California legislature.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026
Even if a more pragmatic gameplan would benefit some of the 'stronger' nations, the message using that tactic sends out might well deter a country like Croatia from using it.
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026
And there could be an added bonus to that history since a victory likely sends the winner on to the next round.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026
Read: Allbirds’ AI pivot sends its stock soaring nearly 600%.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 17, 2026
The command center sends me code that asks me to unfold my mast, which is my instrument that carries many panoramic and navigation cameras, as well as other scientific tools.
From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga
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Vocabulary lists containing bends
Civil Engineering
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Engineering - Middle School
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Engineering - High School
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