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  • present tense form of bend (3rd person singular).
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bends





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The arc of history today bends not towards cooperation, but competition.

From MarketWatch • May 31, 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

"J1007+3540 is one of the clearest and most spectacular examples of episodic AGN with jet-cluster interaction, where the surrounding hot gas bends, compresses, and distorts the jets," Dr. Pal explained.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

He bends over his duffel bag and takes out a brown radio.

From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti




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