purporting

Example Sentences

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The signs, purporting to be an "urgent public notice", describe Belfast Lough as "highly contaminated with raw sewage" and tell people not to go into the water or allow pets and children onto the beach.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

State media published photos purporting to show groups of Iranians forming human chains to protect power plants.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

It wasn’t clear who is behind the page, or why they were using artificial intelligence while purporting to spotlight real animals in need.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

Dozens of grainy infrared videos, captured by military aircraft, have surfaced over the years purporting to show unexplainable—possibly extraterrestrial—phenomena.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 2026

It was unsigned, but there were several clear references which made it plain that Bunny Corcoran, or someone purporting to be him, was the author.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt