dent
noun
a hollow or depression in a surface, as from a blow.
had dented
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past perfectof dent.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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A tuition freeze during the pandemic had dented revenues.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2025
As to whether Marin’s troubles had dented Finland’s leading-edge reputation on gender equality, she said she hoped not.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2022
Dutch medical equipment maker Philips posted a bigger-than-expected drop in second-quarter core earnings on Monday, saying supply shortages and lockdowns in China had dented sales.
From Reuters ● Jul. 25, 2022
But he acknowledged the row had dented trust.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2020
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
