bent

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Those of a contrarian bent may thus consider a very high ratio is signaling equity investors are too sanguine, while a dive in the ratio may mean they are too pessimistic.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

Following Meghan’s entrepreneurial bent, Harry began putting plans together last year to launch his own venture, but that is a longer-term goal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

It clearly isn’t a surprise that funds with a non-tech bent are taking off.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

It has a contemporary bent despite the 1870s setting, with modern music used as the soundtrack.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

He’d bent toward Clare when he was gardening nearby.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman