impostor
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“It’s actually impostor syndrome to the max and really terrifying, but I know what this film is. I’ve watched it 100 times in my head.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
“I’d be lying if there wasn’t a bit of impostor syndrome that comes with doing your first feature and it’s so well-received,” Burwell said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
He said the "lone impostor" explanation did not add up.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
Make sure you are using official channels to talk with an airline and not an impostor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026
I want more time here, to learn Urdu and to be surrounded by people who love me so much, impostor or not.
From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan
The state bar is able to pursue disciplinary action only against California-licensed attorneys, but has no authority against impostors.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
“Additionally, many AI impostors will be revealed this year as well; the 2026 equivalents to Pets.com will not make it through to 2027.”
From Barron's ● Jan. 13, 2026
Workers at the shelter, run by Catholic Charities, turned away both impostors.
From New York Times ● Jun. 2, 2024
Right now, dating apps are falling out of favor with those treasured demographics, not least thanks to the prevalence of catfishing impostors and nonstop deluges of fake dating options.
From Slate ● May 17, 2024
“It washes away all enchantment, all magical concealment! They know there are impostors in Gringotts, they have set off defenses against us!”
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
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