sham
Frequently Asked Questions
- The “charity” event was a sham—it was just an excuse for a tax write-off.
- I knew something about him seemed fake, but I didn’t expect him to turn out to be a complete sham.
- The dictator is known for holding sham elections to give the appearance of legitimacy.
Example Sentences
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The other half received a sham treatment designed to control for the placebo effect.
From Science Daily • May 22, 2026
Lewis suggested the sale of Sawyer's company, The Clinic Club, had been a sham, adding the lack of an original copy of the sale agreement or messages with the buyer, Lilly Silverman, also suggested this.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
The FDA has demanded the company run another trial in which some patients would have to undergo sham brain surgery to serve as a control group.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
Among 45 people in this cohort, 29 received the resurfacing treatment while 16 underwent a sham procedure.
From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026
This station with its hanging baskets of flowers is another sham, like Theresienstadt with its concerts, plays and lectures.
From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper
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