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These currencies are an integral part of cybercrime operations, as they are poorly understood and are often pseudo-anonymous, says Kristina Amerhauser, a senior analyst from the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC).—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
15 Nov. 2025 -
Gadjovich went pseudo-viral following Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final last season, a 6-1 Panthers win over the Edmonton Oilers, following a full line brawl in the third period capped by a lengthy fight between Gadjovich and the Oilers’ Darnell Nurse.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Accept everything that comes after — the blow to the face as Suggs flailed at the ball, the roar from the United Center as the ball crushed through the rim, the feigned disbelief of his teammates on the bench who have seen this all too many times before.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Jan. 2026
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Spare me the feigned outrage, Feeny.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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Ortega-Anguiano was removed to Mexico in 2016, caught presenting a counterfeit document while trying to re-enter in 2018 and again removed to Mexico.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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Pharmaceutical companies monitor medications to stop counterfeit drugs from reaching patients.—
Matthew Kayser,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Jan. 2026
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In 2017 and 2018, Sinha traced fifty-four cases of mob violence in India—mainly following spurious reports of child abductions—that had been catalyzed by WhatsApp groups.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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The spurious designation of Qassem Soleimani as a global terrorist, something long requested by Benjamin Netanyahu, gave the green light for the expansion of the designation to other entities long held off from the moniker out of fear of its implications.—
Séamus Malekafzali,
Washington Post,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Prosecutors said Greenlee used her position to steal from the Morgan Hill business’s bank account, writing fraudulent checks and opening two credit cards in her name.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
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There are direct losses such as fraudulent transactions, ransom payments and emergency IT or forensic costs.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Experts immediately pointed out that Hassett had used a misleading method known as a cubic fit to make the mortality data appear less frightening.—
Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
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For its misleading omissions, the Times story deserves a flunking grade.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In the plea bargain with prosecutors, felony charges of perjury, offering a false or forged document to be filed, registered or record, and not being entitled to vote at an election were dropped.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
30 Dec. 2025
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Since aluminum is the optimal choice for heat transfer, the forged aluminum base of Blue Diamond cookware products helps to ensure even cooking at nearly any temperature.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
29 Dec. 2025
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About half the complaints fielded by the FTC in the 12-month period ending in June 2025 involved phony ads posted on Facebook, the agency reported.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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Despite their clear affection for these women, the Dardenne brothers never sugarcoat their characters’ unenviable circumstance or latch onto phony bromides to alleviate our anxiety.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Pinchbeck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinchbeck. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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