bending

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“Given all the other index providers bending over backwards to change their methodologies, it’s good to see S&P DJI not make any changes,” he wrote.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

And from a certain vantage point, the arc of history seemed to be bending toward social and political progress.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

McIlroy briefly reclaimed a one-shot lead but gave that back with a bogey on 17, bending over in exasperation when he left a par putt just short.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

This opportunity arose at the Dubai Desert Classic in 2001, when Tiger was bending down to pick grass up to check the wind direction for his second shot to the 18th green.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

“Shhh,” Jay said, creeping closer and bending forward to get a better look.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce