distortion
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The distortion caused by the rise in Avis makes the transport index a somewhat less reliable gauge of the economy.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
Third, the whole idea is malarkey—a half-witted distortion of fairly conventional deterrence theory.
From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026
The study suggests this distortion is caused by the planet's rapid rotation along with the large amount of material it drags through space.
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
The solution of indexing capital gains to inflation would correct this distortion by adjusting the original purchase price for inflation before calculating taxable gains, ensuring that only genuine appreciation beyond inflation is subject to taxation.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026
Even on stealth-sensitive radar he would be no more than a barely perceptible distortion.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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