skewing

[ skyoo-ing ]

noun

Origin of skewing

First recorded in 1850–55; origin uncertain

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Now Cantlie appears to accuse the Western media of skewing coverage of the month-long siege.
An ISIS Hostage on the Dark Side | Jamie Dettmer | October 27, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
The older group smoked more, had more strokes and heart attacks and in all ways was inferior, resulting in a skewing of the data.
Up to Speed: The Cholesterol Mess | Kent Sepkowitz | November 19, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
(Note: this chart is from 2008, before the bulge of baby boomers started skewing Medicare demographics younger).
Rethinking Thin | Megan McArdle | January 10, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
Labor unions have long been a strong political force in Michigan, skewing heavily toward Democrats.
Michigan Labor Vows 2014 Revenge for Snyder’s Right-to-Work Law | Jay Scott Smith | December 12, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
“You think of text as skewing to a younger demographic—which is true,” Manis explained in a phone call Tuesday afternoon.
Save the World in 10 Seconds | Brian Ries | November 27, 2010 | THE DAILY BEAST

Calm yourself, and don't be afraid of my skewing you any violence; that would suit your game too well.
The Memoires of Casanova, Complete | Jacques Casanova de Seingalt
"Here is something to make you a winter dress," said I, skewing her the silk.
The Memoires of Casanova, Complete | Jacques Casanova de Seingalt

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