counterfeit
Example Sentences
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Toronto police said Monday they seized more than 16,000 fake football jerseys and flags, along with two counterfeit trophies.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
Phillip McKnight’s love affair with Stratocaster guitars started at age 15 when he got a counterfeit version of the Fender icon—and an amp—for $120.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
It's the brainchild of Jo Mason, a City of London banker who tired of counterfeit profiles on dating sites.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
According to investigators, the scheme came to light in February when an employee identified a customer attempting to return what appeared to be a counterfeit item.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Mama Tataba bent over the table in our mother’s large white apron, which made her look counterfeit and comic, as though acting the role of maid in a play.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
Vocabulary lists containing counterfeit
Against All Odds: Contra and Counter
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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
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