Example Sentences

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Those subsidies, heavily criticised in the EU and US for distorting markets, have helped companies expand rapidly and cut prices.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

His side accused Lively of distorting events on set and filed a defamation suit seeking $400 million in damages against Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds and others.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Frank believes that lavish spending by the wealthy is distorting both the economy and society-at-large, affecting everyone up and down the income ladder — and contributing to this ongoing sense of dissatisfaction and frustration.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

Imposing a duty to accelerate every promising alternative would force companies to revisit every strategic pause, every resource allocation, and every clinical decision through the distorting lens of hindsight.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

The night was bleak and rain streaked the windows of the train, distorting the lights beyond, until the lights were gone.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman