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As with anyone who’s been manipulated by others, Yuru isn’t sure he wants to cooperate with anyone at the moment.

From Salon Jul. 18, 2026

What if the judges there feel they are being manipulated by the RN?

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

Trapped ions, as the name suggests, are suspended in vacuums and manipulated by lasers.

From Barron's Jun. 29, 2026

Tyra Banks has filed a defamation lawsuit against Netflix and the directors of “Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model,” claiming that she was manipulated and misrepresented in the series.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 16, 2026

I didn’t want to be manipulated, not by anyone.

From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi