perverse
Example Sentences
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Rather, it is likely a combination of perverse incentives and suboptimal policies.
From Barron's
“I will not engage in the perverse game they impose on us under the guise of democracy,” she wrote.
From Seattle Times
In court, the council's lawyers said the Home Office's decision to turn the base into migrant accommodation would "kill off" the plan, calling this "perverse".
From BBC
The GOP also wants to cut funding for the Internal Revenue Service, which would have the perverse effect of increasing the federal deficit.
From Los Angeles Times
A few years ago I wrote a column about whether the light-up signs mounted over highways — they’re known as dynamic message signs — have the perverse effect of causing delays.
From Washington Post
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