disinformation
Example Sentences
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Police later said it was a case of mistaken identity after disinformation was spread online.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
When he contracted Covid-19 in 2020, his condition was wrapped in disinformation.
From Salon ● Jul. 2, 2026
"The best disinformation campaign is to convince a few people that thousands are convinced," said Aldu Cornelissen from Murmur Intelligence, which analyses online content.
From Barron's ● Jun. 19, 2026
That means routine military drills, diplomatic coordination with NATO, and strengthening civil society against any form of Russian aggression, from military incursions to disinformation campaigns.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026
"All our booster technology is classified information. The Ministry of State Security even spreads disinformation about our capabilities. This is for obvious reasons."
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
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