distort

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Progressive Christian voices, including influencer and commentator Tim Whitaker, described the comparison as “blasphemous,” reflecting a broader concern that religious language is being used in ways that distort core theological meaning.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Those two categories can swing up and down abruptly in the short run and distort inflation readings — precisely what oil is likely to do in the next few months.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

One implication of these trade barriers, which include tariffs, is that they distort pricing mechanisms in the market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Valuing Micron is tricky because cyclical earnings distort traditional price-to-earnings snapshots.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

Even when I quote them accurately, I profoundly distort my parents’ words.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez