Definition of "contortions" [contortions]

• Plural form of contortion. (noun)

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• "Behind all of these contortions is the assertion that these stories “matter,” a sentiment born of the need to sell individual comic books week in and week out."
• "I went through some brain contortions try to see that as a kilt but it was plain BEIGE for pete's sake!"
• "CNN is in contortions about the political implications of this decision given Warner's political aspirations."