fiddle

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In fact, it was quickly abused by hundreds of unscrupulous operators who found they could set up ghost dealerships and then, for a fee, fiddle with the registry.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

It was not intended to meddle, fiddle or interfere with internal domestic affairs in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

Finally, their Smart Play tech kicks in automatically when you hit geo-blocked content, so you don’t have to fiddle with settings.

From Salon • Feb. 11, 2026

Tesla might end up playing second fiddle to another Elon Musk company on its own earnings call.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 26, 2026

The boy on the fiddle turns a knob on an oversize boom box, cranks up the volume, and starts strumming.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith