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 • Mar. 16, 2026

But in the case of Iran, the whole exercise is a bit of a red herring.

From Slate • Mar. 11, 2026

Prof Dreze says the increase to 125 guaranteed workdays per household may sound like a major revamp, but is a "red herring".

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2025

Cardenas, noting that all the contributions he receives from those who come before the board are fully disclosed, calls the issue a red herring.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025

President Truman called the trial a "red herring," and Secretary of State Dean Acheson declared, "I do not intend to turn my back on Alger Hiss."

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau