red herring
Example Sentences
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The title might declare itself concerned with the rivals of Amziah King, but they’re a red herring — this is really about the reign of Kateri.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
His much-criticized media attentiveness is a red herring.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
But in the case of Iran, the whole exercise is a bit of a red herring.
From Slate ● Mar. 11, 2026
Firm jobs growth could also be a "red herring," warned EY-Parthenon chief economist Gregory Daco in a recent note.
From Barron's ● Jan. 9, 2026
Or do you suppose this is a red herring and that the abandonment of the gold standard is at the root of the matter?'
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
