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as in to distort
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 to filter
to remove usually visible impurities from
garbled spices are less likely to contaminate a recipe
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Recent Examples of garble
Those calls were sparked by his dismal performance in a debate against the Republican Trump in late June, where Biden sometimes garbled his words and lost his train of thought, sparking concern his mental faculties were declining.
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Dan Mangan, CNBC, 12 July 2024
In a second portion excised from the interview, Biden garbled a description of Donald Trump's calls for the execution of five Black and Hispanic teens convicted in − and later exonerated for − an infamous 1990s gang rape.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 11 July 2024
The president garbled several accounts of his own very notable policy achievements.
—Lili Loofbourow, Washington Post, 28 June 2024
The instrument’s solar panels experienced about a year’s worth of degradation in a single day, and visuals captured by Odyssey and Curiosity were garbled with static.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 June 2024
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Dan Mangan, CNBC, 12 July 2024
In a second portion excised from the interview, Biden garbled a description of Donald Trump's calls for the execution of five Black and Hispanic teens convicted in − and later exonerated for − an infamous 1990s gang rape.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 11 July 2024
The president garbled several accounts of his own very notable policy achievements.
—Lili Loofbourow, Washington Post, 28 June 2024
The instrument’s solar panels experienced about a year’s worth of degradation in a single day, and visuals captured by Odyssey and Curiosity were garbled with static.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 June 2024
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That would distort the market by essentially requiring any startup seeking to remain competitive to adopt the same playbook.Alex Heath, The Verge, 14 Dec. 2024
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But Headland’s play distinguishes itself from the others by investigating these confrontations alongside pride: How does this sin, defined by blinding self-absorption and lack of humility, distort the Dahls’ love?Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
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Oysters, mussels, scallops and clams feed by filtering plankton out of the water.Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024
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Sludge is created by filtering out water from sewage, which is then sold as inexpensive fertilizer.Elaine Mallon, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Dec. 2024
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Altered video misrepresents 2018 segment of Maddow's show The video in the Instagram post shows a risque meme Musk shared on his X social media platform about being tempted to purchase MSNBC.Andre Byik, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
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Baldwin on Sunday described herself as the only candidate who would not cut the program, while Hovde has accused her of misrepresenting his position on the matter.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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Authorities did not clarify when the Facebook threats were made, but both schools — and the entire Clearview Local School District — were closed on Thursday, Dec. 12, as the sheriff’s office and FBI searched for explosives.Bailey Richards, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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This serves as a critical reminder to prepare thoroughly—by asking the right questions, clarifying expectations, and planning strategically—to make the most of their leave while balancing personal and professional priorities.Christine Michel Carter, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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The oil extracted from flaxseeds is highly susceptible to spoiling.Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, Health, 16 Dec. 2024
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These attacks not only freeze critical systems but also extract sensitive data, leveraging threats of public exposure as an additional form of coercion.Heather Wishart-Smith, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver was reportedly fined for the fourth time this season, and his latest penalty is his most costly yet.Ryan Morik, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
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As a result, the matter is closed to the NFL, which in 2022 suspended Watson for 11 games and fined him $5 million for conduct detrimental.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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While great strides were made to improve and build upon the foundation that Willis Haviland Carrier laid in the first few decades following its introduction, progress in the industry has since been more incremental, focusing on refining and maintaining established practices.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Startups tend to pivot to refine their product-market fit or better meet customer expectations.Parna Sarkar-Basu, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Garble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garble. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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