bent
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Although Vecna is bent on total destruction in the show, Bower never thought of him as a villain.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
The “figures” here—square steel tubes that have been bent into ruffles and impossible-seeming joints—lean against supports, trying to catch their breath.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Rigidity describes how strongly a particle's path resists being bent by magnetic fields.
From Science Daily • May 14, 2026
The Washington Post’s editorial leadership bent under pressure.
From Salon • May 13, 2026
The man bent forward, his hand in spite of himself reaching for the tiny fist curled around the blanket.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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"The Tragedy of Macbeth," Vocabulary from Act 3
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