falsely

Example Sentences

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The ship was falsely flying a Cameroonian flag and was heading toward Limbe, a seaside city in the west of the African country, said a spokesperson for France's Atlantic maritime prefecture.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

These many rules and restrictions block falsely convicted state prisoners from receiving relief—not only those sentenced to death or convicted on terrorism charges.

From Slate • May 29, 2026

Proxy materials state a Blundy firm employee visited 17 stores, falsely presenting himself to seek sales data.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

On Tuesday, The Times reported that Polanski had falsely made the claim in 2022 while campaigning to be the deputy leader of his party.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

“To me that means either you’re falsely accused or good at pretending. The only—” “What are we accused of?”

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth