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disinformation

[dis-in-fer-mey-shuhn, dis-in-] / dɪsˌɪn fərˈmeɪ ʃən, ˌdɪs ɪn- /






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In the past, people have criticized the disinformation beat for being a little myopic.

From Slate • May 7, 2026

There is so much that the public doesn’t know, and even more that can be contorted by disinformation and colloquial slang, making these important subjects the butt of the joke.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

"The social media algorithms promote hate, disinformation and lies. Put a good piece of information out there and you will have no traction," she said.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

The organisation welcomed the decision and said it should act as a "precedent for others who chose to promote disinformation and hatred".

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

A little voice in my head kept trying to tell me that every word she said could be disinformation and that she might just be playing me for a fool.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline




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