falsely

Example Sentences

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These many rules and restrictions block falsely convicted state prisoners from receiving relief—not only those sentenced to death or convicted on terrorism charges.

From Slate • May 29, 2026

The Horizon IT system, which began operating in 1999, falsely created accounting shortfalls in Post Office branches for which sub-postmasters were held liable.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Secretary of State Shirley Weber’s office said it would look into such posts, one of which falsely attributed the message to historian Heather Cox Richardson.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Christian Castro, 52, faces four felony charges of assault and one count of falsely reporting a crime, Hennepin County attorney Mary Moriarty said at a televised press conference.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Belknap declined, claiming falsely that he was too old a man to climb that many steps.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson