distort

Example Sentences

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In these dystopian times, when realism is more important than ever, it’s a grave mistake to let rose-colored glasses distort our vision, or to substitute unmerited patience for vital urgency.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

The Scottish Grocers' Federation claimed the proposals could create a competitive disadvantage for smaller local shops and "distort the market" by changing consumer behaviour.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

These dark, active regions can distort observations by brightening certain wavelengths and hiding parts of the atmospheric signal.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

We appreciate the Journal’s commitment to shining a light on transnational repression—especially China’s efforts to force silence, distort public debate and pressure U.S. policy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

As the bricks appear and move outward, they distort the cell, causing it to bulge and change shape, and finally the cell pops—it bursts and dies.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston