purporting

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She also worried about the legality of ads — such as one video purporting to be a Bass campaign ad — that put words in the mouth of computer-generated politicians.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

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

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Jodie was then bombarded with missed calls and messages from two numbers purporting to be Garfield's mother and father, but she was sure he was behind it all.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

The results followed a campaign during which videos purporting to show figures close to the Freedom party were caught discussing ways to circumvent lobbying rules or misuse public funds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 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