made-up
Example Sentences
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Seven months after the payout was announced, the D.A.’s office opened a probe, spurred by claims that some plaintiffs made up stories of abuse and were never in county custody.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
In response, a safeguarding group made up of the club, the FA and the local authority decided to prevent Sullivan from having access to his own club's youth and women's teams.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
The bed and pillows weren’t my favorite, but the rest of the house more than made up for it.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
The 1983 changes raised payroll taxes, pushed full retirement age from age 65 to 67, and made up to 50% of benefits taxable for the first time.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
That’s why they make up stories about me—one reporter even made up my name, and called me Alexander!!
From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr
