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manipulation

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as in engineering

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Recent Examples of manipulation Victims of this manipulation scheme, Nathan and Aesha conspire to impose on the dinner’s seating arrangements in such a way that Luke is sitting next to Joy, and Gen is isolated at the end of the table. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 July 2026 Robbyant demonstrated the model across long-horizon and precision manipulation tasks, including preparing breakfast, unpacking deliveries, inserting tubes, picking up screws, folding clothes, and opening drawers. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026 Travis Scott is an American rapper and producer known for his dark ambient style, high-energy performances, and innovative uses of audio manipulation, including Auto-Tune. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 July 2026 Data manipulation, spreadsheet maintenance, status tracking and approval follow-ups consume resources that could otherwise be directed toward planning, forecasting, risk modeling and tax optimization. — Ryan Padget, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 Compared to metabarcoding, shotgun sequencing is faster and requires less lab manipulation and processing. — Jenny Whilde, The Conversation, 7 July 2026 Through textile manipulation and hand craftsmanship, the collection creates a refined dialogue between denim and French artisanal expertise, incorporating intricate plissé work, feather and floral constructions and delicate lace applications. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 6 July 2026 Nowhere is this more evident than in the manipulation of what people see and take to be true. — Alain Berset, Time, 6 July 2026 But several others took a more critical stance, instead likening his actions to market manipulation. — Alex Harring,luke Fountain, CNBC, 2 July 2026

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The obvious — though not necessarily correct — assumption is that a big and dumbass engineering error is at fault here, a miscalculation that the structural columns of the old building would be able to carry the new stories on top and couldn’t.

— Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 14 July 2026
Before joining Arizona, Hahn worked at the University of Florida, ending his time there as the chair of mechanical and aerospace engineering.

— Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 14 July 2026

Definition of engineering

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According to the company, the platform uses open systems architecture, autonomous software, strong command and control, and scalable mission management to support large groups of drones.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026
Some gold ETFs directly invest in bullion kept in vaults, while others invest in shares of mining companies that tend to follow the price of gold while also being swayed by the companies’ management decisions, efficiency and financials.

— Liz Knueven, CNBC, 15 July 2026

Definition of management

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Floris had previously drawn scrutiny from congressional Republicans over the FBI’s handling of their Hunter Biden investigation.

— Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 19 July 2026
Any attempt at driving normally is an exercise in futility with the rear-wheel-drive RV handling like a shopping cart full of bricks.

— Jason Bennett, Arkansas Online, 19 July 2026

Definition of handling

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His ability to implement policies aimed at boosting economic growth — such as reindustrialization, building more social housing and taking greater public control of utilities — will also be severely constrained by weak government finances.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
In an increasingly unpredictable business environment, executives seek control over their biology through peptides, promising faster recovery and improved performance.

— Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of control

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These functions can be critical in various applications and scenarios, such as inspections, covert surveillance, search-and-rescue operations, disaster monitoring, and agricultural pest tracking.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 July 2026
Since the brand expanded and opened operations in the city this year, autonomous all-electric Waymos have taken over Miami’s streets.

— Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026

Definition of operation

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According to Linda Debassige, Grand Council Chief of the Anishinabek Nation in Ontario, more than 30 homes were lost, along with the administration office, school, community center, storage buildings, vehicles and essential community equipment.

— Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Doctors have a range of views regarding issues of both testosterone level monitoring as well as administration of TRT for low testosterone levels.

— Nina Shapiro, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026

Definition of administration

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Two men who were with Salgado Araujo disputed the government’s account, saying the agents’ vehicles bumped into them and then swayed into the van, forcing them to stop.

— Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
Directed by Roger Donaldson (also making his debut), Sleeping Dogs offers a new angle on the political paranoia thrillers of the mid- to late-’70s, telling a story of a man in a near-future as a fascist government takes over his country.

— Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 14 July 2026

Definition of government

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As much as the hero of Homer’s tale could blame Poseidon’s and Zeus’ machinations for delaying his journey, the movie Odysseus can only look inward.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 17 July 2026
When the two storylines collide, Nolan stages a clash of A-list titans that throws the director’s usual cerebral machinations aside and instead satisfies his audience with some good old-fashion bloodlust.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026

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