purporting

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In many cases, according to the warning, the Chinese intelligence agents pose as representatives for legitimate-looking “cover” companies purporting to be outside of China.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

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

The attacks work by sending messages purporting to come from Signal support.

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

The company, which has been publishing analyses of the two carriers’ movements since at least last year, continued to post satellite imagery and maps purporting to show the warships’ locations since the Iran war began.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 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