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  • past participle of bend.
  • past tense form of bend.
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bent

[bent] / bɛnt /




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After tugging his short shot at history left of the hole, Herbert bent over in disappointment before composing himself to tap in.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

The hood is bent, the radiator is cracked, and the front bumper is destroyed.

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

Pinky’s fame grew even as the bird bent, molted and faded with each turn of the calendar.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 29, 2026

Over more than 90 minutes against Belgium, one of the top 10 sides in the world, Iran’s defense had bent without breaking.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 22, 2026

He stared down at the floorboards, his lean frame bent, with a fist propped on a table as if he needed the support.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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