dented

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The guidance comes as RH reported lower revenue for its latest quarter, dented by higher back-order and special order balances as a result of tariff-related resourcing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

When the helmet and two of the bracelets were revealed to have been recovered, Robert van Langh, director of the Drents Museum, said the helmet had been slightly dented but could be restored.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 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

The company said severe winter storms in the Northeast dented the metric’s growth by more than 3 million rides during the quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

A watch in his pyjama pocket was found to be badly dented and it had stopped at a quarter past one.

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie