dent
noun
a hollow or depression in a surface, as from a blow.
are denting
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present progressiveof dent.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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These increases will still strain U.S. farmers’ balance sheets at a time when low crop prices and rising costs for things like equipment and seeds are denting profits.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 8, 2026
Mr. Sullivan insisted the sanctions are denting Moscow’s capabilities.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 22, 2023
But efforts to slow economies to fight stubbornly high inflation are denting demand for consumer goods and other products.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 28, 2023
The higher borrowing costs are denting home buyer sentiment.
From Reuters ● Sep. 22, 2022
Consumer confidence surveys show price increases are denting Americans’ optimism for the economy in the year ahead.
From New York Times ● Dec. 10, 2021
