red herring

Example Sentences

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“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

Just recall, though, that “This time is different” is a notorious red herring.

From Barron's

Just recall, though, that “This time is different” is a notorious red herring.

From Barron's

In an email over the weekend, he wrote that attributing Friday’s drop to Warsh’s nomination is a “red herring.”

From MarketWatch

Meanwhile, the audience is being thrown enough red herrings to be barking like seals.

From The Wall Street Journal