Sentence examples for bent or not from inspiring English sources

In a final test, a nasogastric tube was inserted through the drainage channel; insertion was not possible if the tip of the device was bent or not in the entrance to the oesophagus.

Thirdly, as discussed below, the crystal structures of different nucleotide states show CcMreB in straight conformations, indicating that the nucleotide itself is not the sole determining factor of whether a filament is bent or not.

Traditionally men are expected to be competent financially, whether it's their bent or not.

If the gasket was intact, inspect the valves and ensure that one isn't bent or not fully closing.

Remove all obstructions Look for any damaged parts: make sure the interior is not corroded, or the spring is not broken, bent, or otherwise damaged.

I remember one in particular that was missing altogether--it had been so lightly attached that its pilings weren't bent or damaged in the slightest.

Make sure the straw isn't bent or crushed, and runs straight along the hypotenuse.

The rules of realism in Valente's universe are not simply bent or ignored, but systematically and gleefully reversed.

Levels with tube vials are perfectly adequate for general use provided they are not dropped, bent or stored in extreme cold or hot conditions.

The long and conspicuous micropylar tubes of Siphonospermum are well preserved and have not been bent or curled during fossilization.

This illuminates a warning light in the dashboard of suitably equipped following vehicles, even if they are out of sight around a bend or not immediately behind the vehicle doing the braking.Ford has been testing this system as part of a collaborative research project with several European carmakers.