purported
Example Sentences
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He said he was lured with an invitation to a purported meeting called by Rocha.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
The purported poll by Median Strategies, reported in the California Post and touted on social media by Mayor Bass last week, was later exposed as a sham by The Times.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
Tepache, a fermented Mexican pineapple beverage that has recently gone mass-market, is another drink with purported wellness benefits that include gut health.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
That distinction illustrates how Paoletta’s contribution is less about purported legal principles and more about legal authorities’ ability to operationalize the broader Vought agenda.
From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026
Holmes methodically inspected half a dozen purported Ice Age sites, including Abbott’s farm.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
