concoct
Example Sentences
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“He then used those records to concoct fanciful allegations of mortgage fraud, which he referred to the Department of Justice for prosecution.”
From Los Angeles Times
Instead, he concocts a fictional history where they wanted Christianity imposed by law on the nation.
From Salon
Years later, both young women said under oath that police pressured them, using aggressive interrogation tactics that led them to concoct stories about Cox that were not true.
From Los Angeles Times
Contacted by Times reporters in 2024, Napoletano and Sindle said police pressured, manipulated and deceived them when they were teens, leading them to concoct stories about Cox that were not true.
From Los Angeles Times
It’s a lot of pressure, concocting a flawless ending.
From Salon
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