counterfeit
Example Sentences
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Toronto police said Monday they seized more than 16,000 fake football jerseys and flags, along with two counterfeit trophies.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
The pair purchased authentic designer goods online, including designer clothing and cosmetics, before returning counterfeit versions for refunds, investigators say.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Fake Crocs are stuffed into bags and counterfeit Pandora jewellery looks genuine until you open the box.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
"The biggest problem with Pakistani medicine was that we used to receive counterfeit and fake medicines," ministry spokesman Sharafat Zaman told AFP.
From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026
Gatsby, his hands still in his pockets, was reclining against the mantelpiece in a strained counterfeit of perfect ease, even of boredom.
From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald
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