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manipulation

[muh-nip-yuh-ley-shuhn] / məˌnɪp yəˈleɪ ʃən /


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Wednesday's Pearson Edexcel paper one exam has left students feeling "overwhelmed" and "uncertain" by questions that required "multiple layers of reasoning" and "extended algebraic manipulation".

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

He discussed the faked livestream McCullagh attempted to stage as an alibi, as well as his manipulation of other people, including Natalie, her family, his own friends and the police.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

“There’s very little evidence of manipulation or of fraud or even of incompetence,” Hasen said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

How do you tell true good news from sophisticated manipulation?

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

He was emotional and frail, and he craved attention—his only effective defense was his skill in manipulation and misdirection.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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