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false colors



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The action of the book moves about the peeling off, in successive layers, of Waring's false colors.

From Time Magazine Archive

Was that because he flew false colors himself?

From Time Magazine Archive

O'Brian was fascinated with feints and deceptions, with warships that disguise themselves or fly false colors.

From Time Magazine Archive

He promptly hoisted the French flag and under these false colors sailed boldly past the British war boats guarding Gibraltar into the Mediterranean.

From Time Magazine Archive

"Well, then, my dear," said Miss Rogers, with harsh abruptness, "I am afraid I am living in this house under false colors."

From Jolly Sally Pendleton Or, the Wife Who Was Not a Wife by Libbey, Laura Jean




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