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skewing

[ skyoo-ing ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Origin of skewing¹

First recorded in 1850–55; origin uncertain

Now Cantlie appears to accuse the Western media of skewing coverage of the month-long siege.

The older group smoked more, had more strokes and heart attacks and in all ways was inferior, resulting in a skewing of the data.

(Note: this chart is from 2008, before the bulge of baby boomers started skewing Medicare demographics younger).

Labor unions have long been a strong political force in Michigan, skewing heavily toward Democrats.

“You think of text as skewing to a younger demographic—which is true,” Manis explained in a phone call Tuesday afternoon.

Calm yourself, and don't be afraid of my skewing you any violence; that would suit your game too well.

"Here is something to make you a winter dress," said I, skewing her the silk.

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