faking

Example Sentences

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Prosecutors have accused Soofer of faking invoices for fresh meals while clients were left to eat breakfast bars, canned beans and ramen noodles.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

In Louisiana, federal authorities in July announced the indictment of top local law enforcement officers and a businessman for allegedly faking reports of armed robberies to help foreign nationals secure U visas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

But the reporter would also need to create evidence in order to convince the Home Office that he was not faking his claim.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Faking illness when faking death didn’t seem to work.

From Salon • Feb. 17, 2026

I’m being adaptable, I mouth at him, faking confidence.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller