manipulated

Example Sentences

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"No-one should be manipulated into paying sky-high prices for seats and fans should be able to trust that the tickets they purchase will be the ones they receive," James added.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Superconducting circuits use metals cooled to near absolute zero; trapped ions are suspended in vacuums and manipulated by lasers.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Musk had alleged that he was manipulated into thinking he was donating tens of millions of dollars to help launch a nonprofit, only for OpenAI to be turned into a for-profit venture.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Musk’s core disgruntlement was that the co-founders had manipulated him into donating millions of dollars and eventually turned OpenAI into a for-profit.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Slowly, she manipulated herself down the long flights of stairs, two crutches under her left arm, the right hand grasping the banister.

From "Sula" by Toni Morrison