manipulate
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This law requires big social-media and search platforms to address certain risks, such as the spread of illegal content and the use of disinformation to manipulate election results.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026
"He's got the low centre of gravity, great balance, his touch is exceptional, so he can manipulate the ball and get you into a place you don't want."
From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026
From professional wrestling, Trump learned to refine the character and persona, the promo and the showmanship, and how to manipulate the public’s suspension of disbelief.
From Salon • Jun. 17, 2026
The ability to manipulate these electronic states using magnetic fields could make cobalt a valuable platform for developing future devices that rely on controlling both charge and spin.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026
“Yet your spirit holds more power than you know. Power great enough to manipulate the Earth around you. And you know why—you saw her in your dream tonight, didn’t you? The one your grandmother served?”
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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