- present participle of distort.
distorting
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French motorists are clogging TotalEnergies service stations to fill up with discount gasoline but its rivals are crying foul, accusing the energy giant of distorting competition with the encouragement of the government.
From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026
The jump in prices in certain sectors highlights the ways that the spending habits of the wealthy are distorting the economy.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 13, 2026
In short, City effectively stand accused of subverting Premier League rules that clubs had agreed to comply with, and of distorting the competition over multiple seasons.
From BBC ● May 19, 2026
But wait: While AI is distorting economic growth, its contribution to that growth is itself distorted.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026
The night was bleak and rain streaked the windows of the train, distorting the lights beyond, until the lights were gone.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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