dent
noun
a hollow or depression in a surface, as from a blow.
has dented
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present perfectof dent (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Big Ten revenue has dented the deficit, according to budget figures obtained by the California Post, but the expense of fielding competitive teams in all sports is soaring.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026
For now, the ongoing turmoil has dented the group's brand image, say experts.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
Still, the upturn in inflation has dented the stock market and pushed interest rates higher, both of which could act as drags on the economy through the spring and early summer.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 9, 2026
Opener Abhishek Sharma's batting slump -- including three consecutive ducks -- has dented India's campaign.
From Barron's ● Feb. 25, 2026
Some of these pictures have signatures on them, and we examine them under the light to see if the pen has dented the paper.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
