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as in to arch
to cause to turn away from a straight line
she bent the blade of the knife when she got it jammed in the drawer
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as in to devote
to occupy (oneself) diligently or with close attention
bent herself to the task for the rest of the day
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as in to aim
to point or turn (something) toward a target or goal
bent all of his efforts toward making his first documentary film
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as in to distort
to change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of
attorneys bending the facts to put their client in the most favorable light
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as in to attach
to cause (something) to hold to another
bend a leash to the dog's collar
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as in curvature
something that curves or is curved
it's hard to see around that bend in the road, so be careful
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Recent Examples of bend
Adam Leventhal, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
Step forward with one leg, bending both knees to 90 degrees.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 13 Dec. 2024
Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 11 Nov. 2024
This would likely include Tampa Bay, which is especially vulnerable to storm surge flooding, as is the big bend region, where the peninsula curves into the panhandle.
—Andrew Freedman, Axios, 23 Sep. 2024
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Both doors are twisted and bent out of shape, their frames buckled as a reminder of the force that tried to make its way through in the chaos.
—Adam Leventhal, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
Step forward with one leg, bending both knees to 90 degrees.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 13 Dec. 2024
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So are sports where one twists or bends often, such as skiing, golf, volleyball and tennis.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 11 Nov. 2024
This would likely include Tampa Bay, which is especially vulnerable to storm surge flooding, as is the big bend region, where the peninsula curves into the panhandle.
—Andrew Freedman, Axios, 23 Sep. 2024
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Here, in a 2-2 draw against Newcastle in February this year, Solanke anticipates Sean Longstaff’s pass back to Sven Botman and arches his run to prevent the latter moving the ball on to Dan Burn.Peter Rutzler, The Athletic, 10 Aug. 2024
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Doherty could have overplayed the sting of that line by arching an eyebrow or twisting her mouth into a little smirk.Jen Chaney, Vulture, 16 July 2024
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As attackers continue to find innovative ways to infiltrate and expose company and user data, security vendors worldwide are devoting their efforts to designing, producing and adapting their solutions to safeguard this sensitive information.Michael Nicosia, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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As such, Cheeseman could devote fulltime efforts as a member of the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority, known as PURA.Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
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With a little over a week to rest and prepare, Ohio State will aim to even the score and keep its championship aspirations alive.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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Beware Of Phishing Phishing emails, texts, and calls aim to trick you into revealing sensitive information.Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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The curving observation tower functions as a massive sundial and marks the changing of the seasons.Adam Williams, New Atlas, 25 Dec. 2024
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Like walking into the dense Amazonian jungle and suddenly finding yourself in an open clearing, the entryway is a narrow, curving driveway that spits visitors into a cavernous inner chamber.Dalya Benor, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
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Brunson and Towns are confounding opposing defenses in two-man action, and this starting lineup can comfortably go five out to lengthen and distort the floor.Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
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While bitcoin mining holds promise, government subsidies for traditional renewable projects can distort the market.Susie Violet Ward, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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So, in America, ridiculously, much value is attached to jobs that give you the privilege of being messed around by UnitedHealthcare and its competitors.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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The potential series is not yet attached to a specific network or streaming platform.Jennifer Maas, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
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The curvature is gone at 50mm, and the lens can still focus as close as 11.9 inches at that focal length.PCMAG, PCMAG, 2 Dec. 2024
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The double snake motifs could be seen on the flags his troops were carrying, and the wolf heads could be seen around the curvature of his chariot — all hinting to the true nature of this man.Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024
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Smiling with his teeth, gaze looking out towards guests with a slight head tilt.Zach Zimmerman, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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When the 40-foot concrete tilt walls went up in August, city officials received complaints from nearby residents and filed a lawsuit against Velocis and Wheelock.Austin American-Statesman, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Bend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bend. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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