- present participle of distort.
distorting
Example Sentences
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Thomas Pearce, 19, from Old Colwyn, Conwy, has Pfeiffer Syndrome, which causes the skull to prematurely fuse in the womb, distorting the shape of the head and face.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
But there is a risk that, in markets with more retail activity, these same tools could help to drive even more investors into a handful of hot names, crowding stocks and distorting prices.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 25, 2026
His side accused Lively of distorting events on set and filed a defamation suit seeking $400 million in damages against Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds and others.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 7, 2026
Frank believes that lavish spending by the wealthy is distorting both the economy and society-at-large, affecting everyone up and down the income ladder — and contributing to this ongoing sense of dissatisfaction and frustration.
From Salon ● May 7, 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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