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untrue

[uhn-troo] / ʌnˈtru /


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"The stories which have emerged from Spain regarding the future of Erling Haaland are untrue," the statement read.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Claims that “insider trading is rampant,” and that our insider trading rules are “fuzzier” than others are simply untrue.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

He added: "More fundamentally, our focus remains on showing that the Jane Does' claims are untrue and fabricated."

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Beneath the surface, however, Bohm has faced obstacles and oddities, including a frightening elbow infection and a viral social media post touting his generosity that was untrue.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

It’s down-to-earth, it’s simple, it’s untrue, and it’s familiar enough and trivial enough to be understood and loved by our greedy, nervous, illiterate sponsors.’”

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger




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