dent

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Murphy’s fellow representative, Democrat Zac Ista, told ProPublica he hadn’t been able to make a dent in this legislature.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

But will either survive long enough to make a dent?

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

French consumer confidence fell further in May as uncertainty and rising energy prices triggered by the war in Iran continued to dent household sentiment.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

It was also, however, the race in which it took a potentially decisive turn, putting a huge dent in George Russell's hopes of beating his 19-year-old Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli to the championship.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

There were still a few bushels of grain to sell for feed but that wouldn’t make a dent in my empty money pot.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson