bend slightly

Frequency: 7.010.8 per million words

to bend a small amount

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Examples (10)

  • He bent slightly to whisper something in her ear.
  • To avoid injury, always bend your knees slightly when lifting heavy objects.
  • The road bends slightly to the left after the next traffic light.
  • The thin metal rod started to bend slightly under the weight.
  • She was bending the branch slightly to see if any fruit was hidden underneath.
  • The old floorboards creaked as they bent slightly under his feet.
  • If you bend the card slightly, it will fit through the slot more easily.
  • The tall grasses bent slightly as the wind swept across the field.
  • You can see the light ray bend slightly as it passes through the water.
  • The artist had to bend the wire slightly to achieve the desired curve for the sculpture.