bends
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Nor, unfortunately, does it reflect Martin Luther King’s hopeful idea that history’s arc ultimately bends towards justice.
From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026
Its gravitational pull bends the light traveling from the explosion toward us.
From Science Daily • Mar. 16, 2026
Musically, trot is defined by its frequent use of minor scales and a distinctive vocal style marked by heavy vibrato and kkeokgi - a technique that bends notes to heighten emotional expression.
From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026
This spurred Corning’s engineers to make their cables thinner, but also tougher, so they could withstand tight bends, says Claudio Mazzali, Corning’s head of research.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026
“Wow, this thing sure stirs up some memories,” G’ma says, grunting as she bends at the waist to remove the Green Book.
From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone
Vocabulary lists containing bends
Civil Engineering
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Engineering - Middle School
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Engineering - High School
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