bent (on or upon)

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Adjective
  • Carman is determined to keep expanding her work and wants every first responder to have access to a therapy dog.
    Kathleen Toner, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
  • The vehicle will primarily drive pre-determined routes, act as a visual crime deterrent and display key messages to the community from its windows.
    Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Another plan for the Excelsior Club While the council seems intent on moving forward with Kennedy’s revitalization plans, The Charlotte Museum of History’s CEO would like to save the building.
    Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2025
  • In the meantime, Simmons — in his first season at FIU — is intent on upgrading his roster for 2026.
    Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Malick Thiaw and Sven Botman have been drafted in at centre-half, through no fault of Fabian Schar and Dan Burn, and have been resolute.
    George Caulkin, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Takaichi has promised to be a resolute leader, but will need to learn the art of compromise while juggling priorities and trade-offs on domestic policies.
    Jeff Kingston, Time, 4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • While economic influence and diplomacy shape a country’s role in the world, the ability to defend its borders and project force abroad remains a decisive factor in global affairs.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2025
  • The Padres went with Robert Suarez, another stud right-hander, for the final four outs in the 3-0 victory that brings this postseason bout to a decisive Game 3 on Thursday in Chicago.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Always is going to get positive yards.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2025
  • In a positive sign, Nunoo was moving his hands and fingers, according to Sutton.
    Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025
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“Bent (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bent%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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