counterfeit

Example Sentences

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"The biggest problem with Pakistani medicine was that we used to receive counterfeit and fake medicines," ministry spokesman Sharafat Zaman told AFP.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

“ReturnPro had a need, through a rise in fraudulent, counterfeit items that came across through its buildings, to find ways to eliminate that,” said Sender Shamiss, chief executive and co-founder of ReturnPro.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

The scheme transformed the following year into one that produced and marketed several million bottles of counterfeit drink that was mixed under unsanitary conditions by day laborers, prosecutors said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2026

When questioned over the rising number of people buying counterfeit kits, Beahon said this was not a concern for him.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

“He was caught with counterfeit tickets,” said one of the officers.

From "Small Steps" by Louis Sachar