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bogus

[boh-guhs] / ˈboʊ gəs /


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"Ryanair looks forward to disproving these false CMA claims during this bogus investigation," it added.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The policies are often completely bogus, are invalid because they falsify information to bring the price down, or are cancelled soon after purchase.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

The charge was bogus, according to longtime Seymour campaign advisor Eileen Padberg.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Washington could get more bang for its buck if it targeted incremental research, used AI to flag bogus applications, and awarded bonuses to investments in industrial campuses that cluster researchers, suppliers and manufacturing facilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

These tests were, of course, cross-referenced with the fake educational background and work history that I’d given to my bogus Bryce Lynch identity.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline




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