apocryphal

Example Sentences

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Bottled water as status symbol has ebbed and flowed like the possibly apocryphal sources from which it flows.

From Washington Post

Most thrilling origin stories end up being apocryphal, especially when they have to do with entrees.

From Washington Post

The Biden team considers the story apocryphal, a former administration official said, but was impressed by the mythmaking, which is a common tool of war.

From New York Times

The suggestion from a team-mate that his diet includes the infamous deep-fried Mars bar proves to be apocryphal as he reveals "I've never actually had one".

From BBC

The effects of gravity are typically seen as causing something to fall straight down — be it a dropped ball or Newton’s apocryphal apple.

From New York Times