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Noun
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But some surgeons call this a fallacy.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
14 May 2026 -
For example, the false dilemma logical fallacy has become a very popular way to persuade people to incorrectly believe there are only two options.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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What begins as a small con deepens when the painter’s shrewd agent (Gilles Lellouche) spots an opportunity, encouraging Suzanne to continue the deception as a way to revive his client’s creativity — and bankroll them both.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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Olivia Beech, America’s youngest female sommelier, tragically lost her sense of taste during COVID, but relied on her sharp sense of smell until she was fired for her deception.—
Paula L. Woods,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Noun
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There are gross omissions, blatant discrepancies, and outright falsehoods.—
Kelsie Cairns,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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Blatant falsehoods are not what Angelenos like to see from law enforcement leaders.—
The Editorial Board,
Daily News,
13 May 2026
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His delusion is central to why this revival is so potent.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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Concerns have grown over the potential for AI chatbots to fuel delusions in people, especially those who are already vulnerable to mental health problems.—
Laura Jarrett,
NBC news,
10 May 2026
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“Speciousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/speciousness. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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