false

Example Sentences

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U.S. officials, however, said that report was false.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

They argued that what U.S. authorities described as false statements were actually broad assertions that courts have held are permitted under the law.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Prosecutors have requested a prison sentence of five years and four months against him for allegedly providing false information to the electoral authority regarding campaign contributions between 2018 and 2020.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

The agency announced Friday that Donald Do was arrested and charged with submitting false paperwork in an attempt to obtain a permit that would enable him to ship wild and protected turtles to Asia.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

The false information that Seward had been killed would continue to be spread through word of mouth.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson