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fake

[feyk] / feɪk /






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But behind the genuine protester concerns, a wave of fake news has also followed.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

False AI ads of Farage and Bailey seen by BBC News also often displayed a fake "play" button to suggest they were a video that could be played by clicking on it.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The kooks have passion, or at least they can fake it.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

In a statement, Surya Kant said his comments referred to people who use fake degrees to enter professions like law and media, not young people overall.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Rubbing her arms like she was suddenly cold, Harry smiled the fake smile that she’d used a lot earlier in the school year.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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