bends
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A key concept behind this discovery is the refractive index, which describes how much a material bends or slows light.
From Science Daily • Apr. 21, 2026
“A tool in service of someone with a genuine vision that bends the tool to their will, rather than having themselves bent to the tool — that’s what creativity is about,” Fairey said.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
Nor, unfortunately, does it reflect Martin Luther King’s hopeful idea that history’s arc ultimately bends towards justice.
From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026
Musically, trot is defined by its frequent use of minor scales and a distinctive vocal style marked by heavy vibrato and kkeokgi - a technique that bends notes to heighten emotional expression.
From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026
The air around us bends and shimmers, and Guardians in white and gold appear.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
Vocabulary lists containing bends
Civil Engineering
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Engineering - Middle School
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Engineering - High School
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