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[fawls] / fɔls /




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False rumors that Benjamin Franklin, en route from France to Philadelphia, had been captured by Barbary pirates caused a sensation.

From Salon • Jul. 4, 2026

False alarms would result in unnecessary downtime, while the machine is reset.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

AFP journalists near the Simon's Town base saw the Russian-flagged corvette vessel pull into False Bay.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

Healthcare fraud is typically the leading source of False Claims Act cases.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025

“Own your greatness, son. False humility doesn’t become a gentleman.”

From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin




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