manipulation
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The syrupy strings, treacly piano and awed choral vocals conjure an atmosphere of strained enchantment, suggesting a film burdened by fatal amounts of whimsy and emotional manipulation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
The NBA and its sports betting partners are banning certain bets this season that are highly susceptible to manipulation.
From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026
As he gains steady footing on the margin dividing observation and manipulation, aiming the camera at either side, Fielder uncovers something deeply, cosmically sad: Holmes can’t seem to tell the difference between the two.
From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026
Skeptics question the need to trade stocks during off hours or periods of low volume, arguing that it could leave prices vulnerable to manipulation, excessive volatility and cyber risks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
He believed that Russian manipulation of tournaments had become a great deal more “open,” or apparent, presumably in response to his threat of domination.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
The figure shows that over 80% of hourly workers and 30% of salaried workers could benefit from the manipulations.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 4, 2026
Future studies will also use targeted manipulations of brain circuits to better understand the causal relationship between neural pathways and memory function.
From Science Daily ● May 30, 2026
We at least don’t have to guess about the efficacy of their manipulations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 28, 2025
Still, it’s unclear whether AI’s digital manipulations could match the proverbial human touch.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2025
She adored her son—the child born late in life when she wasn’t sure she could still have children, the charmer, the one whose manipulations she always gave in to.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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