bend

Example Sentences

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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

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

Taylor said Lonsdale failed to notice a sign warning of the bend before her car left the road and hit a tree.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

I slither my legs inside it, then have to kind of crumple down—no way I can bend over.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz