faking
Example Sentences
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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 individuals allegedly "conspired to sell billions of dollars'" worth of technology to buyers in China by faking documents and using dummy equipment to slip past audits, according to the DOJ.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026
“It was a matter of me riding confidently and kind of faking it till I made it,” Schaffrick said.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026
What’s clear is that Charli has no interest in faking it for the camera.
From Salon • Feb. 8, 2026
“Don’t do it,” I muttered as I fought the urge to scream, “He’s faking it!”
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
