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fudges

verb

present tense third-person singular of fudge

as in weasels

to avoid giving a definite answer or position the candidate was criticized for fudging on most of the questions during the debate

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as in cheats

to use dishonest methods to achieve a goal she's been fudging on her taxes for years

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as in distorts

to change so much as to create a wrong impression or alter the meaning of fudged the facts about his educational background so he could get the position

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Dollar Tree quietly stocks shelf-stable protein shakes, protein bars and cheese sticks that can round out a breakfast or refuel a busy afternoon without straining a tight budget.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 16, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026
Shelf-stable protein shakes worth stocking Shelf-stable protein shakes are one of the easiest ways to add protein to a busy day, and Dollar Tree carries a couple of options that don’t require refrigeration until opened.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 16, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026

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But as Gingras and Khelfaoui argue in the their preprint, removing the two papers distorts the historical record.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 28 June 2026
Progressives across the country have spent years arguing that unlimited outside spending distorts democracy, empowers wealthy interests, and undermines trust in government.

— Julie Won, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026

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The Domestic Policy Council also mischaracterizes and misrepresents the words of the museum’s director, Anthea Hartig, who has consistently worked to educate and inform visitors through innovative exhibits and inspirational programs.

— Marc Stein, Time, 8 July 2026
Alumni contend the investigation is politically motivated and misrepresents the law, aiming to undermine Yale's commitment to diversity.

— Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

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For example, low-cost Irish airline Ryanair currently hedges 80% of its jet fuel costs, giving them a significant competitive advantage when fuel prices increase.

— Tiago Ventura, Time, 26 June 2026
With a minimal, yet still impactful, pastel floral design, the rug hedges its saccharine design with ample negative space.

— Briana Feigon, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026

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