as in lies
to make a statement one knows to be untrue
during the hearings the witness was willing to prevaricate in order to protect his friend
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This waterproof crossbody bag has a slim, curved shape that lies flat against your body.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
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Yet behind every move lies a deeply personal transition that extends far beyond the movement of physical belongings.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Prevaricates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevaricates. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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