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The phrase "a dent in" is correct and usable in written English. It can be used to describe a small indentation or mark in an object, or to metaphorically refer to making progress or a small impact on a task or situation. Example 1: The car door had a dent in it from where it was accidentally hit with a shopping cart. Example 2: The new marketing campaign helped us make a dent in our sales goals for the quarter. Example 3: Despite their efforts, the team was unable to put a dent in the opponent's lead.
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Nothing put even a dent in it.
It's a dent in the fender.
They put a dent in the system.
There was a dent in the pavement.
have been able to make a dent in the situation.
Low oil prices left a dent in government revenues.
The guidelines have not put a dent in overuse.
Making a dent in local poverty is important.
I have yet to make even a dent in them".
"I would have a dent in my side," she said.
Forty billion makes hardly a dent in a trillion trillion.
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