invent
Example Sentences
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But he escalated to invent fake characters and elaborate distractions to keep scammers occupied for as long as possible.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Ness, whose band helped invent Orange County punk in the late 1970s, spends much of his time these days on California’s Central Coast, where he and his wife, Christine, bought a place years ago.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
As much as Silicon Valley hucksters are vying to invent a cure for death, I doubt we’ll see that in the near future.
From Salon • May 8, 2026
Customers risk having their claim rejected, their policy cancelled and potential prosecution if they invent or exaggerate a claim.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
Dad is a big one for late-night ice-cream feasts, especially when he’s trying to invent new flavors.
From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins
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