dented

Example Sentences

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The proposal has underpinned risk appetite, though Trump’s remarks that he was “not happy” with it has dented the mood somewhat, ANZ Research analysts say in a research report.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

The Qatar outage dented ExxonMobil's natural gas output, which fell 8.2 percent from the year-ago level.

From Barron's • May 1, 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

It only dented their success chances by 1%.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Their cloaks were a different shade of red—duller—and while their armor was just as shined, it was more dented.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack