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
A growing body of research shows that people on GLP-1s are denting the restaurant business by cutting back on visits.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 13, 2026
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
Still, mounting fears and resulting precautions around the deadly disease are denting quarterly earnings for global brands.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 9, 2020
Atlanta Falcons: Injuries are denting the depth chart of the Falcons, and wide receiver Julio Jones was the latest casualty.
From Reuters ● Sep. 19, 2018
