faking

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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

“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

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

From Barron's • Dec. 30, 2025

I’ve always been a firm believer in faking it until you make it to such an extreme degree that your gumption becomes undeniable.

From Salon • Dec. 22, 2025

She might be faking it, but Kavita gives us an innocent look and asks, “What’s the big deal?”

From "Dragons in a Bag" by Zetta Elliott