as in lies
law
to tell a lie in a court of law after promising to tell the truth; to commit perjury
He perjured himself before the court by giving a false testimony.
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The island of Kos lies some 20 kilometers (13 miles) from Bodrum.—
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Beneath these figures lies a harder reality, however.—
Sam Mkokeli,
semafor.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Much like OpenAI’s own ChatGPT bot, the Sam Bot evolves into a chameleonic character who charms, fabricates, flatters and contemplates.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2026
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The British label fabricates its seaworthy version from an ultra-heavyweight, 30-ounce Melton wool woven in England that can withstand wind and light rain.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
13 Feb. 2026
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To suggest otherwise is a fantasy that misrepresents the sophistication of Christian political thought during the Middle Ages – and in the present.—
Brett Whalen,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2026
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Nebraska became the latest state to sue Roblox on Wednesday, alleging that the popular gaming platform exploits children and misrepresents its safety practices.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
4 Mar. 2026
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In a statement issued Friday, the commission accused X of using its 'blue checkmark' in a way that deceives users.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
5 Dec. 2025
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The fragmentary Ni 12501 tablet from the Early Dynastic III period of Mesopotamia breaks off when Fox deceives the inhabitants of the netherworld in his quest to retrieve the storm god Ishkur.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Perjures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perjures. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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