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

If the market drops just as you’re starting to withdraw money in retirement, it can put a real dent in your nest egg.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

England were also without captain Williamson, a dent in an overrun backline, while Wiegman opted for Ella Toone over Lucia Kendall, despite the Manchester United midfielder only just returning from a four-month injury lay-off.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

The announcement didn’t dent the shares of asset managers with large private-credit practices.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

I saw the bumper sticker my mom had used to cover the dent.

From "Crenshaw" by Katherine Applegate