fender

Example Sentences

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And this latest fender bender might be the one that finally illuminates dashboard warning lights for those bosses who have always so hastily turned to Woods in the past.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

He managed to cross the finish line first despite losing his fender during a major crash on the race’s 225th lap out of 271, including overtime.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

Then, when I departed said strip mall and made a left-hand turn across four lanes of traffic, I hit another car—it was worse than a fender bender, but no one was hurt.

From Slate • May 12, 2024

The SUV had visible front-end damage, including a buckled fender on the passenger side, which sheriff’s officials photographed.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 2024

The other guy swerved around us at the last second, but not before he clipped our rear fender.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter