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bend

[bend] / bɛnd /




VERB
persuade; influence
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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

Extend an arm without a slight bend and it can lock straight out until the trainer dials down the machine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

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

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026

The creature’s small forepaws reach up and grip my wrist, and I bend down, saying loudly, “Nothing here, see, Rootbeer? Don’t bark at the air.”

From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins