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tampering

[tam-per-ing] / ˈtæm pər ɪŋ /








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Despite identifying himself as a fellow officer, he said the gang cops who responded to the scene still treated him like he was a suspect and accused him of tampering with evidence, which he denied.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 4, 2026

Johnson, he added, gets blamed for tampering with Social Security, with many people erroneously believing the president dipped into the program’s coffers.

From MarketWatch May 2, 2026

It claimed the MSC Francesca was linked to Israel and accused both of “jeopardizing maritime security by operating without necessary permits and tampering with navigation systems.”

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 22, 2026

Cybersecurity concerns exist regarding AI agent platforms like OpenClaw, with agents potentially tampering with or deleting valuable files.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 31, 2026

Or did Father not understand everything his tampering might lead to?

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson




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