bend

Example Sentences

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“The Blue Trail” is lyrical science fiction that takes place just around the next bend.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

States follow nationwide standards set by an industry group, but state lawmakers have broad discretion and commissioners can bend state law for individual companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

"My wrist became really sore and eventually it wouldn't bend at all and you can imagine it made writing very difficult in school," Lyla said.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Wind whips hair across your face as you bend over to pick up the perfect bit of seaweed.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026

Magic yanked both of Duane’s arms, causing him to bend forward and so creating just enough weight on the front end of the toboggan to tip it into motion.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el