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distort

[dih-stawrt] / dɪˈstɔrt /


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Hot IPOs are often priced for perfection, launched into maximum excitement and supported by a limited float that can temporarily distort the share price.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026

The Justice Department celebrated the verdict after years of looking into whether short sellers distort markets with noisy, misleading campaigns.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Former Republic of Ireland and United captain Keane appeared to have misinterpreted Fernandes' comments rather than sought to distort the truth.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Schlamminger skipped the conference's morning sessions, preoccupied with worries about temperature fluctuations, pressure changes, and other tiny effects that might distort the results.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

I think he used to distort things physically and now he does it verbally more than any other way.

From "The Pigman" by Paul Zindel




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