faking

Example Sentences

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There is nothing a referee can do about it, as they cannot accuse a player of faking an injury.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

In Louisiana, federal authorities in July announced the indictment of top local law enforcement officers and a businessman for allegedly faking reports of armed robberies to help foreign nationals secure U visas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Faking illness when faking death didn’t seem to work.

From Salon • Feb. 17, 2026

“It was a matter of me riding confidently and kind of faking it till I made it,” Schaffrick said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026

Seven hoped he really was okay and not faking for their sake.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega