manipulate

Example Sentences

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"He wants to manipulate the Islamic republic into getting a deal. I think that was his intention, if you can say there is an intention."

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Frictionless design has helped usher in technologies that manipulate behavior in ways that aren’t always visible to us.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

"This is real nanotechnology, as we can manipulate matter at the nanoscale. It is also a critical development for functional textiles, as the scrolls could be incorporated as reinforcement materials in synthetic fibers."

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

Slovenian officials blame the secretive Israeli firm Black Cube for trying to manipulate Sunday’s vote in Slovenia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

He could feel them attempting to manipulate the particles of metal.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo