disinformation
Example Sentences
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Once misinformation or disinformation takes root in the public sphere, it’s almost impossible to eradicate.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
"This form of disinformation is particularly prevalent in salacious circumstances such as the JP Morgan case, where those involved can be targeted for further humiliation through exaggerated depictions of their alleged sordid actions," Scheirer added.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
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
Given that corruption seemed to permeate every institution in Osage County, these sources might be intentionally spreading disinformation in order to conceal the real plot.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
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