Example Sentences

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But local plumber Kenyon's campaign was dogged by past offensive remarks about women, while the fringe hard-right Restore Britain party dented Reform's vote by snagging nearly 7 percent of returns.

From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor has become one of the most visible Bitcoin bulls over the last few years, and the decision to sell—while not totally unexpected —likely dented retail investors’ confidence in the asset.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

He admits that the gossip and speculation, combined with bitter, post-break-up interviews by his bandmates, dented his ego.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

ChatGPT has had a series of updates over the past few months, and Claude’s recent advances spurred a wave of vibe-coding that dented wealth managers’ stocks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

My shovel had dented the top of it, but it was still whole and sound even after years in the earth.

From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk