counterfeit

Example Sentences

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"The biggest problem with Pakistani medicine was that we used to receive counterfeit and fake medicines," ministry spokesman Sharafat Zaman told AFP.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

A spokesperson for Walmart said the company is aware of the complaint and has zero tolerance for counterfeit products.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

Imitators can simply counterfeit QR code labels, for example.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

A federal jury has convicted a San Diego-area couple on conspiracy charges in connection with an elaborate scheme to sell millions of bottles of counterfeit 5-Hour Energy shots in the U.S., prosecutors announced.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2026

“They paid like three hundred dollars to some scalper for counterfeit tickets!”

From "Small Steps" by Louis Sachar