as in lies
a statement known by its maker to be untrue and made in order to deceive
she knew that his account was a pure prevarication
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Noun
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Hearing disgusting lies spread about my brother is absolutely gut-wrenching, and my family is deeply grateful so many people have stood up and helped tell his truth.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026 -
In his closing argument Tuesday, Cheronis said the lies from Garcia should add up to a not guilty verdict.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Sip skyline spirits where fire pits glow and martinis tell tales.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Cobb spins Texan tales that center on women’s complexities.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
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As for the defense's argument that Debe had a history of making up stories, prosecutors say this is unfortunately consistent with life inside an abusive relationship.—
Sarah Prior,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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Carol Trzcinski, executive director of McCord Gallery & Cultural Center in Palos Park, wants to help veterans tell their stories by exhibiting their art during a monthlong exhibit in March.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Prevarications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevarications. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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