prevaricate

Example Sentences

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While Mr. Rees is keen to dispel the myths ginned up by imperial writers, he doesn’t prevaricate when the evidence shows that their fears may not have been entirely unfounded.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

That suggests Sir Keir won't prevaricate in offering his own judgement about Sir Laurie Magnus's findings once he himself has them.

From BBC • Sep. 5, 2025

So, why did the three college presidents prevaricate when asked how they would respond to such language?

From Seattle Times • Dec. 14, 2023

Baker built trust with diverse stakeholders and made himself indispensable; he did not bully, prevaricate or seek blind loyalty.

From Washington Post • Jun. 3, 2022

I wonder that you should care to prevaricate with me so idly.”

From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 20 (of 25) by Stevenson, Robert Louis