- present participle of distort.
distorting
Example Sentences
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French motorists are clogging TotalEnergies service stations to fill up with discount gasoline but its rivals are crying foul, accusing the energy giant of distorting competition with the encouragement of the government.
From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026
But there is a risk that, in markets with more retail activity, these same tools could help to drive even more investors into a handful of hot names, crowding stocks and distorting prices.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 25, 2026
In short, City effectively stand accused of subverting Premier League rules that clubs had agreed to comply with, and of distorting the competition over multiple seasons.
From BBC ● May 19, 2026
This points to something else AI is distorting: international trade.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026
The night was bleak and rain streaked the windows of the train, distorting the lights beyond, until the lights were gone.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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