specious
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The trouble with most theories about conspiratorial schemes—the weird ones of 4chan and the specious ones of the faculty lounges—is that they arise from motivated reasoning.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025
The “real, factual data” that underpinned Leavitt’s statement was specious at best.
From Salon • Dec. 18, 2025
“His claims that the investigations surrounding him are specious — the investigations were appropriate,” Kastor added.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 26, 2025
He also accused the businessman of "resorting to all sorts of specious legal twists" and claimed he should "start behaving respectfully".
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2025
Ralph had been deceived before now by the specious appearance of depth in a beach pool and he approached this one preparing to be disappointed.
From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding
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