manipulation
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Under the skylight of a 10-foot industrial ceiling is a cold, foreboding blacksmith’s forge — which, on an active day, would heat up to 2,500 degrees — surrounded by uncut, conical metal templates awaiting manipulation.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
The behavior in the cases above is plausibly illegal under several existing frameworks, but no case has tested those theories against off-platform manipulation of prediction markets.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
Experts call this a type of fraud "social engineering" - where scammers dupe their victims using psychological manipulation, instilling fear and urgency.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
Lies, deceit and manipulation might be the core principles of our modern world, but that doesn’t make them any less infuriating.
From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026
“Your manipulation of Kaltain was interesting,” said the king at last.
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
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