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untrue

[uhn-troo] / ʌnˈtru /


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Untrue claims flood comment sections alleging medical debt can’t affect your credit.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 23, 2026

Things fell into place when Leland went to see Linus and Joseph's previous show, Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story, in Edinburgh.

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2023

That old saying, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me”? Untrue.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 3, 2022

Untrue, Mr. Callaghan said, although he also said he avoided the pub when Mr. Lloyd was bartending.

From New York Times • Nov. 28, 2020

Untrue to myself, as you are untrue to yourself; false to others, as you are false to others; passionate, unstable, like yourself; like yourself, a coward.

From The Notorious Mrs. Ebbsmith by Pinero, Arthur Wing, Sir




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