red herring
Example Sentences
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“The childish scribbling handwriting is also a red herring for some of the more serious and sinister themes in the book, “ says Cash.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026
But in the case of Iran, the whole exercise is a bit of a red herring.
From Slate • Mar. 11, 2026
Just recall, though, that “This time is different” is a notorious red herring.
From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026
Prof Dreze says the increase to 125 guaranteed workdays per household may sound like a major revamp, but is a "red herring".
From BBC • Dec. 22, 2025
The guidebook full of clues that had led him to Switzerland had been nothing but a red herring.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
