Example Sentences

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But the movements are smooth and precise, and straight away I was manipulating the blocks and cups.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

One of the challenges of developing the platform was manipulating the diamond -- a mere 300 nanometers wide -- to align with the lithium niobate.

From Science Daily • Dec. 14, 2023

Oh, I don't think he was manipulating me at all, to be honest with you.

From Salon • Sep. 10, 2023

“What’s funny is, I wrote that song about someone I had been with who I felt was manipulating me and taking advantage of me,” the singer explained.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 25, 2023

Chip had sat down at the computer and was manipulating the images, piecing several photos together like a jigsaw puzzle.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix