warp

Example Sentences

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His dramas set domestic conflicts against the backdrop of societal systems that insidiously warp the playing field for their characters.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Cutting-edge warfare is being waged with drones and lasers, while the generative computer programs being marketed as “artificial intelligence” warp our ability to discern reality.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026

These markets also warp people’s sense of reality, because they are relatively small, are often lightly traded, and can be biased in one direction.

From Slate • Jan. 6, 2026

For Sir Phil, who made a cameo appearance, it felt like "going through a time warp".

From BBC • Oct. 22, 2025

While everyone knows that prison can warp or distort the personalities of prisoners, few stop to consider how it can do the same to those who work inside.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover