manipulation
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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
"Evidence shows that social media can expose children to serious risks, including harmful content, cyberbullying, manipulation, contact from strangers, exploitation and excessive use," said Killean.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
How do you tell true good news from sophisticated manipulation?
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
In being man-made — by ingenious laboratory manipulation of the molecules, substituting atoms, altering their arrangement — they differ sharply from the simpler insecticides of prewar days.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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