bogus
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The bogus connection to the Middle East did.
From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026
They are charged with conspiracy and insurance fraud for allegedly submitting bogus claims to Medi-Cal for Cherish Hospice Inc., Emanuel Hospice and Azure Hospice Care Inc., according to a criminal complaint.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
Another bogus claim is that senior citizens have to enroll or pay a processing fee to get the new $6,000 deduction.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026
Posing as cybercriminals, investigators shut down a platform that fueled more than 30 million bogus emails in a single month, they say.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
The guanine picture I was thrusting toward his face was almost certainly bogus.
From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson
Vocabulary lists containing bogus
Fake It 'Til You Make It: Synonyms for "False"
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Smoke and Mirrors: The Lingo of Illusion and Deception
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100 SAT Words Beginning with "B"
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