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twist

[twist] / twɪst /






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In a twist of fate his grandson Lembit would become more famous than him, being a Liberal Democrat MP through the early 2000s and later going on I'm a Celebrity...

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

So, when he died Friday, way too soon at age 53, it presented an interesting twist.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

He is a core part of their identity, which means they will change their beliefs and twist reality to justify his behavior and resolve the cognitive dissonance.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

Unless it’s your job to tout stocks, though, don’t twist yourself into knots thinking up reasons.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

I twist away and put on my backpack.

From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari




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