bend

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Researchers focused on identifying the exact position of Saturn's cusp -- a region where magnetic field lines bend back toward the poles and allow charged particles to funnel into the atmosphere.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

"Senegal will not bend the knee and will not compromise its values," added Fall.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 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

The upper plate begins to bend, curving at the fault and forming a deep ocean trench.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland