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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"I think there is a different lacquer. They were worried about it going out of shape. They are denting surfaces more."
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
The Covid comparison isn’t perfect: High prices are denting demand already, and this isn’t as big or sudden of a crisis as the pandemic.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
Mr. Sullivan insisted the sanctions are denting Moscow’s capabilities.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 22, 2023
The fresh bet on India comes when tighter credit conditions are denting U.S. consumers' ability to make big-ticket leisure purchases.
From Reuters ● Jul. 27, 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
