half-truth
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“Before he took the time to gather the facts, he painted a negative half-truth about our son and the unfolding case,” she said.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 22, 2023
And it’s also considered a misrepresentation to state a half-truth, leaving out vital information needed to place a statement in context.
From Slate ● Jul. 23, 2021
Toobin says that this half-truth and falsehood, respectively, were a rhetorical success because “simplicity rarely loses to complexity in battles in the public square.”
From New York Times ● Aug. 5, 2020
Not for him the mealy-mouthed half-truth, the small evasion.
From Salon ● Apr. 24, 2020
“We’re too different,” she said finally, choosing a half-truth.
From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon
No one should be held hostage to other people’s decisions or half-truths.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 19, 2026
"The grandiose achievements touted by Holmes and Balwani were half-truths and outright lies," Nguyen wrote in the opinion on behalf of a three-judge panel published on Monday.
From BBC ● Feb. 25, 2025
Initial sessions tend to be colored by weeping, hesitancy and half-truths as the clinician and client get a feel for each other.
From Salon ● Oct. 16, 2024
Technically, I’m sure a product expert could say that some of the product did penetrate into the top layer of wood fibers, but I feel half-truths are whole lies.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 17, 2023
His story was full of lies and half-truths.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
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