distort
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Much of this volatility is directly attributable to leveraged products that tend to distort and amplify sudden moves in the market.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
The European Commission, the EU’s executive arm, said Thursday that the deal could potentially distort competition in the bloc’s internal market.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 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
Kashani said viral mishap videos can distort public perception of the technology’s actual safety record.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
Even when Stravinsky borrowed from Russian ethnic folk music, which he did in several of his Diaghilev ballet scores, he did so in order to distort it through some mischievous prism.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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