dent
noun
a hollow or depression in a surface, as from a blow.
were denting
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past progressiveof dent.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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The Dodgers were denting Josh Hader’s pristine armor in the eighth inning Friday night, steadily pecking at baseball’s best left-handed reliever, but time was running out.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 20, 2019
Mr. Preston said he was not sure whether the protests were denting his sales.
From New York Times ● Feb. 11, 2010
