red herring
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The title “You Can See Everything,” taken from a text Holmes sent to Fielder during production, is an obvious red herring.
From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026
The condo may be an issue where she has control, but it may be a red herring.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026
His much-criticized media attentiveness is a red herring.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
“The childish scribbling handwriting is also a red herring for some of the more serious and sinister themes in the book, “ says Cash.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 16, 2026
Since Francis had assured me that they were a red herring, I decided to risk a full explosion.
From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson
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