bending

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Einstein’s general relativity explains gravity as the bending of space and time.

From Science Daily • Jun. 18, 2026

Then, Mary explains why it’s getting harder for investors to avoid exposure to AI thanks to the index funds who are bending their rules for companies like SpaceX.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

"We would say it's glancing contact, it's not full studs on the leg, bending over the leg."

From BBC • May 29, 2026

McIlroy briefly reclaimed a one-shot lead but gave that back with a bogey on 17, bending over in exasperation when he left a par putt just short.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

Baba was bending over a large pile of wood, which he seemed to be carving as part of a wide veranda on the new building.

From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins