gross distortion

collocation in English

meaningsofgrossanddistortion

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gross
adjective
adverb
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/ɡrəʊs/us
/ɡroʊs/
(in) ...
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distortion
noun
uk
/dɪˈstɔː.ʃən/us
/dɪˈstɔːr.ʃən/
a change to the intended or true meaning ...
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(Definition ofgrossanddistortionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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That in itself is agrossdistortionof the present tax system on consumer spending and justifies in itself the new levy.
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That is agrossdistortionof the truth.
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To say that the individual ins being downtrodden and is denied redress is agrossdistortion.
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That wasgrossdistortionof what ought to have been happening.
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However, when the community charge replaces the rates there will be agrossdistortionin the payment for services.
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That is agrossdistortionof the argument.
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However, there is agrossdistortionin the market.
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It is agrossdistortionto imply that the system is the same as it was before.
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At present, there is agrossdistortionand massive unfairness against those people who rent.
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We cannot continue with thegrossdistortionof the electorate's wishes that we have seen in recent elections.
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That is agrossdistortionof the reality facing most of our fellow citizens.
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So there is no freeze, and it is agrossdistortionof the truth to say that there is a freeze.
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To say that this measure will reduce employment in this country is agrossdistortionof the facts.
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That was agrossdistortionall right, but not for all that many people.
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That is agrossdistortionof the true nature of mercenaries.
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When we consider the people who are looking for such homes, we see thegrossdistortion.
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The current nomination system works rather well, and it is agrossdistortionto say that it is totally discredited.
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It is agrossdistortionof arguments to claim that that is the issue.
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I consider it not only an utter, gross discourtesy but, more than that, an utter andgrossdistortionof the facts.
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