dented

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Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor has become one of the most visible Bitcoin bulls over the last few years, and the decision to sell—while not totally unexpected —likely dented retail investors’ confidence in the asset.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 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

Oil prices pushed higher and U.S. stock futures pared some gains as renewed U.S.-Iran tensions dented peace deal optimism.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

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

His moving collective consisted of him, a dented bread truck, and a group of full- and part-time helpers hired according to availability and the size of any given job.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris