counterfeit
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A monthslong investigation into a suspected retail fraud operation has led to the arrest of two Glendale residents accused of orchestrating a scheme involving counterfeit returns of high-end merchandise, authorities said Thursday.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 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
The Consorzio said that in the European Union, “it is absolutely forbidden to sell or advertise these counterfeit products.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
Images of wildlife would be difficult to counterfeit, while also allowing for a celebration of nature across the country, the Bank said.
From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026
Mama Tataba bent over the table in our mother’s large white apron, which made her look counterfeit and comic, as though acting the role of maid in a play.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
Vocabulary lists containing counterfeit
Against All Odds: Contra and Counter
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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
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