bends
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When a massive object such as a neutron star passes in front of a more distant star, its gravity bends and magnifies the background star's light.
From Science Daily • May 15, 2026
The road is classed as at risk due to its steep bends and because it is frequently closed by landslips.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Jones describes two scenarios for when a Familiar’s owner comes home: In the first, the person bends down with arms wide open, ready for a hug.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
“A tool in service of someone with a genuine vision that bends the tool to their will, rather than having themselves bent to the tool — that’s what creativity is about,” Fairey said.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
Woo stands on Autumn’s shoulders and bends his knees.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
Vocabulary lists containing bends
Civil Engineering
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Engineering - Middle School
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Engineering - High School
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