legit

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Laura believes that while the competition was "legit" and well organised, "he knew exactly which girls were vulnerable".

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

So I mean, when you talk to younger audiences, I mean, what criteria do you use when you’re deciding who’s a legit source of news?

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

“I knew it would get weird. But at the wrap I was like, ‘By the way, I’m a legit, genuine fan’ and I showed it to them.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

If the influencer pounding on daycare doors is shown evidence that the care centers are legit, do we think he admit he was wrong, let alone go viral for it?

From Slate • Jan. 5, 2026

Maybe that would make it seem legit that there were no prints there.

From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart