A young branch takes on all the bends that one gives it.
An iron rod bends while it is hot.
The branch that bears the most fruit bends itself thankfully towards the ground.
Whatever is to be a hook, bends early.
Where the road bends abruptly, take short steps.
Using string bends instead of just playing regular, unbent notes can definitely help give certain riffs a cooler, heavier edge.
When a politician bends the truth or a CEO breaks a promise, trust takes a beating.
The Radiohead record, The Bends is my all-time favorite record on the planet.