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distort

[dih-stawrt] / dɪˈstɔrt /


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The European Commission, the EU’s executive arm, said Thursday that the deal could potentially distort competition in the bloc’s internal market.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Former Republic of Ireland and United captain Keane appeared to have misinterpreted Fernandes' comments rather than sought to distort the truth.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Social media has created the conditions for this “doomer mindset” to flourish: Constant exposure to information, algorithm-driven echo chambers, and excessive screen time distort perception and isolate teens, making it harder to discern what’s true.

From Slate • May 12, 2026

Kashani said viral mishap videos can distort public perception of the technology’s actual safety record.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

But this picture would wildly distort your understanding of the population that had been sentenced to prison during the past ten years.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




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