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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Because while close followers of Pochettino’s squad know how the land lies — the last eight seems like a fair target to set — casual fans or those new to the sport might be duped into thinking Pulisic and co are primed for glory.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
6 May 2026 -
Then come the sporadic blossoms of the ivy over the next few weeks, and every new homestand is a harbinger for what lies ahead.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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Your tech fabricates the one-piece Leafguard system customized for your home on-site.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
2 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 front-facing exterior of the Shoreside Cottage misrepresents its nearly 2,000-square-foot size.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
31 Mar. 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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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 12 May. 2026.
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