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as in distorted
to change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of
the candidate complained that his views had been deliberately garbled by his opponent
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as in filtered
to remove usually visible impurities from
garbled spices are less likely to contaminate a recipe
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Here’s everything to know about her mental health history and the religious influence that allegedly distorted her beliefs.—
KC Baker, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
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However, the government shutdown, which halted data collection, may have distorted the results.—
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Yellow-filtered to the max, the film looks veritably marinated in Hawaiian Tropic.—
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Vogue is committed to reporting and riffing on the global fashion conversation—always filtered through the lens of culture and what’s happening in the world at large.—
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Ada County also misrepresented what happened, the lawsuit alleged.—
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The man misrepresented his age, identity, background and likeness to groom minors and create a false sense of safety, federal prosecutors said.—
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The college’s spokesperson has not clarified what the repayment terms will be.—
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Inman also confirmed the aircraft had recently undergone a heavy maintenance check in San Antonio, and clarified earlier reports of the plane reaching 475 feet were inaccurate.—
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Historically, concrete production depended heavily on natural sand and gravel extracted from riverbeds, a practice that led to severe environmental degradation in some regions.—
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Pumpkin Seeds Pumpkin seeds, or pepitas, are edible seeds extracted from pumpkins.—
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The London punk rebels seized the revolutionary spirit of 1977 with their raw manifesto The Clash, then refined their sound with the flawed Give ‘Em Enough Rope.—
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The wide-leg pants and cap-sleeve top strike that sweet spot between relaxed and refined, while the soft, stretchy fabric keeps you comfy from takeoff to touchdown.—
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“Garbled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garbled. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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