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sophistry

[sof-uh-stree] / ˈsɒf ə stri /




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Hotez speaks frequently in public and has written two previous books refuting anti-science sophistry.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2025

Roberts uses sophistry to avoid answering those bigger questions.

From Slate • Jun. 18, 2025

Rodgers said the bankruptcy judge's decision, which 3M is appealing, "should have ended the sophistry" and 3M's attempt to avoid liability.

From Reuters • Dec. 23, 2022

I still marveled at his clever use of words and imagery in an attempt to make his points, but this time his arguments sounded hollow and more like a master class in sophistry.

From Washington Post • Aug. 16, 2022

It sounded to her like sophistry, or an explanation for its own sake.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan