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bend

[bend] / bɛnd /




VERB
persuade; influence
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The crystal also has an in-plane birefringence value of approximately 2.2, allowing it to split and bend light with exceptional efficiency.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

We had come to what Benitez described as his “secret mountain,” a short walk from a public wildlife viewing area at a bend in the river.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Workers bend the branches down with a hook-shaped tool made of PVC pipe, helping people reach handfuls of cherries.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

"It happened on a bend and there was a lorry coming the opposite way so I had no choice but to go over it. It was a bit scary."

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Then he rounded the bend, and they could see him no more.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda




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