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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

Fernandes said Keane had put untrue "words in my mouth" on a recent podcast appearance and he hopes to contact the United legend to set him straight.

From BBC • May 25, 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

This in turn has facilitated scientific misconduct by a smaller number of scientists untrue to their calling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Almost all of them were not true, but to deny the untrue ones would let everyone know that I had inside information.

From "Silent To The Bone" by E.L. Konigsburg




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