purport
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Avoid those who purport to guarantee the IRS will pay.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
It’s only rational to be angered by someone who isn’t who they say they are, who doesn’t uphold the values they purport to champion.
From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026
Nor did the Supreme Court in Kennedy purport to overturn every decision that relied on Lemon; to the contrary, it expressly acknowledged and distinguished several such cases as good law.
From Slate • Apr. 23, 2026
In some cases, they’re spending over $1,000 a month on capsules, powders and injections that purport to improve sleep, fertility, longevity and more, but often aren’t approved for those purposes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
The series does not purport to be all-inclusive or the last word on class.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
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