bogus
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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
A fraudster who tried to sell bogus ancient statues to Sotheby's was foiled when his fake accompanying paperwork was found to be written with printing methods that were 25 years too modern, a court heard.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
He is sharing the embarrassing fallout—$12,132 in bogus charges and months of filing reports and fighting with his credit-card company—in hopes of helping others.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
The charge was bogus, according to longtime Seymour campaign advisor Eileen Padberg.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
I would alter the financial records on my bogus Bryce Lynch identity and allow myself to become indentured by IOI.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
Vocabulary lists containing bogus
Fake It 'Til You Make It: Synonyms for "False"
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Smoke and Mirrors: The Lingo of Illusion and Deception
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100 SAT Words Beginning with "B"
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