bent
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We can look at the films he’s made before and since, and see it as yet another example of his satirical bent.
From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2026
When doors open — the company is targeting late 2026 — anticipate a walk-around, floor-to-ceiling experience that pays homage to the art of cinema with a sci-fi, psychedelic-like bent.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
The Jewish holiday Purim celebrates their triumph roughly 2,500 years ago over a minister to the king bent on annihilating the empire’s Jews.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
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
Lower and lower his back arched as his poor knees bent, eventually bringing him flat on the ground with the table straddled above him.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
Vocabulary lists containing bent
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"The Tragedy of Macbeth," Vocabulary from Act 3
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