as in lie
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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Perhaps unsurprisingly the main thrust of the Trend Micro research is looking at how AI is being used to make the lies that are used to get victims to click on links or divulge login credentials.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025 -
The event unlocks a series of secrets, lies and regrets, as the people left behind can’t move forward without looking at the past.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2025
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Known as the mystical force behind the throne, Scorpios holds a lot of authority and influence, similar to the way the Magic Mirror does in this tale.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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But since Disney’s golden properties don’t have expiration dates — remember, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs came out 88 years ago — don’t be surprised if the studio gives the classic princess tale another shot a few decades from now.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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Another limited series based on a true-crime story?—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Prevarication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevarication. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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