contortion
Example Sentences
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But there is something else going on here which amplifies the jitters within Labour and causes contortions and anguish for others here at Westminster.
From BBC
Today's Supreme Court ruling may, just may, calm a political row that has produced all sorts of verbal contortions, particularly from Sir Keir Starmer.
From BBC
In a sport where her contortions are magic, she lay curled up in a ball.
From Los Angeles Times
While watching the final round in the Bahamas, Woods described Scheffler's unconventional footwork as "the contortions he gets into" but could not hide his admiration for the quality and control of the champion's ball striking.
From BBC
But it also highlights some of the policy contortions carried out by Washington: first trying to pressure Israel and its adversaries not to escalate the war, instead urging diplomacy.
From BBC
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