distort

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Progressive Christian voices, including influencer and commentator Tim Whitaker, described the comparison as “blasphemous,” reflecting a broader concern that religious language is being used in ways that distort core theological meaning.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Winter weather and the usual postholiday hiring lull tend to distort the report.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

We appreciate the Journal’s commitment to shining a light on transnational repression—especially China’s efforts to force silence, distort public debate and pressure U.S. policy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

Valuing Micron is tricky because cyclical earnings distort traditional price-to-earnings snapshots.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

Galactic collisions distort the shape of an originally spherical cluster and may also contribute to the genesis of spirals and irregulars from ellipticals.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan