manipulate
Example Sentences
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He criticised online influencers who were willing to manipulate and "trick young men into believing that success is measured by money or dominance".
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Solid-state transformers are much lighter than the current version and can manipulate voltage in more sophisticated ways—almost like switching an analog system to digital.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
Second, by treating overtime pay differently than other dollars earned, the law encourages workers to manipulate their hours worked — both legitimately and illegitimately.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
"But they help us manipulate photons very precisely to make them spin -- to twist them- in a specific direction, for example, up or down."
From Science Daily • May 30, 2026
The thick rubber gloves made it difficult to manipulate the syringe, and the helmet made it hard to hear, which was why he didn’t notice Brooklyn coming up from behind.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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