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fake

[feyk] / feɪk /






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Over the next few weeks, he expects to take back to stores a lot of fake Christmas trees and ornaments, along with unwanted presents from in-laws and clothes in aspirational sizes.

From The Wall Street Journal

According to a news release from the San Bernardino County sheriff’s department, the couple faked the story about their son being kidnapped.

From Los Angeles Times

Zelenskyy has denied the claims from Russia, calling it “fake news” and a “complete fabrication.”

From Salon

In 2021 he was convicted of "spreading fake news" for sharing a Facebook post about torture, in a trial that was widely condemned as unfair by human rights groups.

From BBC

That is, employees faking enthusiasm and effectiveness of AI tools to meet their boss’s inflated expectations.

From Barron's