as in to trick
to cause to believe what is untrue
you're having me on, aren't you, mate?
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Recent Examples of have on
Many of Roan’s fans thought the impersonation was disrespectful given the effect fame has had on her mental health, and Yang later shared an Instagram Story emphasizing his support for the pop singer.
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Abby Monteil, Them, 4 Nov. 2024
These numbers also illustrate the diminishing contribution the EU can have on getting to a global net zero.
—Robert G. Eccles, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
For her opening night of Our Town, Katie Holmes had on a near-$700 Heirlome mock neck top (which is like a turtleneck without the extra fabric folding over the collar).
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
Quince Washable Silk Scrunchies $39 $20 Quince A silk scrunchie to tie back your luscious locks is always good to have on hand.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 Nov. 2024
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Abby Monteil, Them, 4 Nov. 2024
These numbers also illustrate the diminishing contribution the EU can have on getting to a global net zero.
—Robert G. Eccles, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
For her opening night of Our Town, Katie Holmes had on a near-$700 Heirlome mock neck top (which is like a turtleneck without the extra fabric folding over the collar).
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
Quince Washable Silk Scrunchies $39 $20 Quince A silk scrunchie to tie back your luscious locks is always good to have on hand.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 Nov. 2024
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The tools take advantage of Generative adversarial networks, which, in essence, try to trick the AI algorithm with incorrect (i.e., adversarial) data.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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The stunning corruption scheme finally came to an end in September 2013, when authorities tricked his NCIS mole into thinking the most serious investigations had been closed and then invited Francis to San Diego for a meeting with Navy officials.Alex Riggins, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Have both deceived themselves about their ambitions, their desires, their essential natures?Sara Holdren, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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Decisions made in good faith leave you vulnerable to being deceived as the moon clashes with Neptune.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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Don't be fooled: the CFP's rankings are what determines whether a team will be in the playoffs.Ross Terrell, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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The defendants’ last-minute attempt to rebrand their ER reboot as The Pitt is not fooling anyone.Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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There are plots to follow, dialogue to interpret, visuals to take in, and more.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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And while that might seem like a lot to take in, there's actually no need to worry just yet as this is all pretty easy fix.Audrey Noble, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Have on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/have%20on. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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