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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

This strategy of testing the law and institutions, then losing, and then revising and trying again until the barrier is broken or sufficiently bent to exploit, is not coincidental.

From Salon Jul. 9, 2026

Channeling my inner Katniss, I took a “power stance:” shoulders back, legs slightly bent, bow cradled in my upper body.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 30, 2026

It was just beyond the waves now, and Liam and Michael were bent over the oars.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff




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