as in libels
law
the crime of telling a lie in a court of law after promising to tell the truth
He was found guilty of perjury.
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Noun
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The Afghan Taliban’s constant lies.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Mar. 2026 -
Inside lies a full-beam owner’s stateroom, two doubles, and two twins that can collectively sleep up to 12 guests, along with several lounges and dining areas.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
17 Mar. 2026
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Continue reading … CREDIBILITY CRISIS — FCC chair Brendan Carr warns broadcasters must 'correct course' on 'news distortions' before license renewals.—
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FOXNews.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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Broadcasters that are running hoaxes and news distortions – also known as the fake news – have a chance now to correct course before their license renewals come up.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2026
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Free of the trappings and exaggerations of the 1980s, fashion had turned to celebrating clothes in their simplest, purest form, with invisible seams and clean lines, devoid of embellishments and in a strictly neutral, pattern-free palette.—
Valentina Bottoni,
Vanity Fair,
13 Mar. 2026
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But Chan also claimed to have ties to Asian gangs, at one point asked Kim to help him get rid of a body and spoke about killing other students, which Chan came to see as lies or exaggerations.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
27 Feb. 2026
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Founder Giorgia Gabriele’s elevated take on fashion archetypes, top-notch fabrications and precise execution make such an exercise child’s play.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Despite a challenging 2025 and ongoing price pressures impacting both retailers and consumers, brands are pushing forward with premium fabrics, new fabrications and more directional design statements.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Perjuries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perjuries. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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