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EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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Some samples were handled improperly, which could have skewed the results.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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As 1968 dawned and events accelerated Jones's politics began to skew from those of his co-founders.
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For one thing, especially if the sample is relatively small, unlikely events can skew the sample.
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He said evidence was stored and handled improperly, potentially skewing results.
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Is television scaring our kids, engendering violent behavior, skewing their morals and generally eroding the aesthetic standards of Western civilization?
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Nationalist politics often favor local companies over outside media giants, skewing competition for new licenses.
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Politics can often skew decisions that should be taken on their merits.
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The insurance aspects of Social Security also skew the returns.
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We feel that this may skew any long-term investment planning for sport.