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
The coroner heard some staff and patients thought she was faking the seizures to get attention.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026
That is, employees faking enthusiasm and effectiveness of AI tools to meet their boss’s inflated expectations.
From Barron's • Dec. 30, 2025
In Philadelphia Holmes had swindled the Fidelity Mutual Life Association of nearly $10,000 by apparently faking the death of a policyholder, Ben Pitezel.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
