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distortion

[dih-stawr-shuhn] / dɪˈstɔr ʃən /


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Vogler noted that the new system’s low distortion characteristics are particularly striking.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 6, 2026

Now consider Thomas’ distortion of the congressional scheme.

From Slate Jun. 23, 2026

When one strips back the politics, culture wars and centuries of institutional distortion surrounding Christianity, something unexpected emerges.

From Salon Jun. 5, 2026

Economists expect that this distortion could lead to shelter costs accelerating in April.

From Barron's May 11, 2026

The ice was thick but clear, and in some places I could see twenty or thirty feet into it with only a slight waver of distortion.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs

Brown, a veteran quantitative trader, covers a huge range of statistical illusions, delusions, distortions, and disinformation—in fields ranging from public health to foreign policy, from portfolio management to crime novels.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

Like other national myths, this is all a mix of lies, truths and distortions of reality — and ideals and aspirations.

From Salon Jun. 28, 2026

Heavy Treasury issuance creates distortions between government bonds and derivatives linked to them.

From Barron's Jun. 12, 2026

That meant handheld cameras, flares, saturated colors, distortions, negative imagery and odd angles to reflect the growing sense of terror.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 5, 2026

I moved relentlessly over the evening, back and forth, straining to remember exact words, telling inflections, any subtle insults or kindnesses I might’ve missed, and my mind—quite willingly—supplied various distortions.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt




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