gerrymandering

verb

Definition of gerrymanderingnext
present participle of gerrymander
as in manipulating
to divide (a state, school district, etc.) into political units that give one group an unfair advantage gerrymandering urban districts to give rural voters a majority

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  1. manipulating
  2. arranging
  3. negotiating
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  • This can also prevent an attacker from manipulating stack variables to gain code execution.
    Davey Winder, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Some are of a distinctly violent nature, while others get under our skin for manipulating their children and abusing their power.
    Clark Collis, EW.com, 1 Oct. 2024
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  • Then, spend a few moments arranging them.
    Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2024
  • It's got the basics covered with connecting rooms and essential kid gear, and the kids club, though not cheap at 150 euros a day, is less about babysitting and more about mini-immersions into the hotel's ethos — think herb workshops, flower arranging, and baking lessons.
    Paul Jebara, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of arranging
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  • All four clubs have the option of either negotiating a new agreement with DSG or seeking other distribution solutions.
    Brad Adgate, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The union is now negotiating its first contract with the German company.
    Marick Masters, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
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