dented

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Intensifying Ukrainian attacks on Russia’s refineries, export terminals and oil depots have dented the oil industry, one of Moscow’s most important sources of income.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

He admits that the gossip and speculation, combined with bitter, post-break-up interviews by his bandmates, dented his ego.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

The manufacturer announced last year it was slowing its shift to EVs, a move that dented 10-brand Volkswagen's profits by billions of euros.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

First he moved the hopeless cases — frames dented, forks bent, gears rusted — into one room and their cousins the wheelchairs into another, leaving about 90 that could be saved.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

One woman carried out their dented metal mixing bowl.

From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye