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manipulation

[muh-nip-yuh-ley-shuhn] / məˌnɪp jəˈleɪ ʃən /


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"That was very surprising. From our genetic models, we knew manipulating arginine levels had a strong effect on gene expression, but we didn't expect the dietary manipulation to be equally impactful."

From Science Daily Aug. 3, 2026

Because ByteDance regularly updates TikTok features and algorithms, it would be nearly impossible to catch manipulation in the code.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

In this era of deglobalization, trade imbalances and tariffs, forex manipulation and geopolitical realignment, an impartial analysis of a currency’s real value is more important than ever.

From MarketWatch Jul. 31, 2026

Culture betting has already produced instances of accused market manipulation.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

“It wasn’t a manipulation, it was the truth.”

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth

Muddy Waters has accused the company of accounting manipulation partly to benefit its chief executive, claiming that “without these manipulations, CEO Noto would lose most—if not all—of his performance bonus.”

From Barron's Mar. 18, 2026

You owe yourself the power of living in your truth, free from the emotional manipulations of others.

From MarketWatch Mar. 4, 2026

We at least don’t have to guess about the efficacy of their manipulations.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 28, 2025

In addition to exploring dietary and microbiome manipulations that could help with liver cancer, the team is curious to see if other conditions could be treated by targeting BAAT.

From Science Daily Oct. 17, 2025

Two more manipulations like that, and I’m facing the right way.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen




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