dent
Example Sentences
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Hochul’s pied-à-terre tax aimed to help make a dent in New York City’s estimated $12 billion budget deficit.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
Days after Jayme Stephen noticed a dent on the sole of her foot from the kibble, she began to experience extreme pain and her foot swelled to three times its original size.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
That would still make a dent, taking global growth to 2.9% this year from an expected 3.4% before the war.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
High-priced gas seems to be making even less of a dent on upper-income households’ budgets compared to the last time gas prices surged to record highs.
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
I wince at the dent this makes in my funds, then check my backpack to make sure both items are properly stored.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
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