distort
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These dark, active regions can distort observations by brightening certain wavelengths and hiding parts of the atmospheric signal.
From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026
Progressive Christian voices, including influencer and commentator Tim Whitaker, described the comparison as “blasphemous,” reflecting a broader concern that religious language is being used in ways that distort core theological meaning.
From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026
A proposed rule change by Nasdaq, if adopted, could distort the stock market in unprecedented ways.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
Those two categories can swing up and down abruptly in the short run and distort inflation readings — precisely what oil is likely to do in the next few months.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026
While everyone knows that prison can warp or distort the personalities of prisoners, few stop to consider how it can do the same to those who work inside.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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