manipulates

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Helios, the most advanced quantum computer ever built, manipulates them with lasers to solve complex questions that would take conventional machines centuries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Konan, Mark explains how the 5–4 decision manipulates commonly understood definitions of “miscarriage” and “loss” in order to afford immunity to the U.S.

From Slate • Feb. 26, 2026

A gate operation manipulates the quantum states of these qubits to perform calculations.

From Barron's • Oct. 21, 2025

Thompson’s scheming newlywed manipulates the other characters with the confidence of a queen who controls all the pieces on the board, but every so often she simply has to flip the table over.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 11, 2025

Someone who manipulates you and the way you feel doesn’t love you.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam