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
It said lower oil and gas prices, plus lower profits from its refineries, had dented how much money it had made.
From BBC ● Feb. 11, 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
Khan said the heat wave had dented an expected surge in shoe sales ahead of Eid as many people stayed home in the intense heat while their stores struggled to operate during power cuts.
From Reuters ● Apr. 29, 2022
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
