red herring
Example Sentences
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Baroness Grey-Thompson, who opposes the bill, said peers had been scrutinising the bill line by line and it was a "red herring" to criticise the number of amendments tabled.
From BBC ● Apr. 23, 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
Just recall, though, that “This time is different” is a notorious red herring.
From Barron's ● Feb. 25, 2026
But I also think the question itself is a red herring.
From Slate ● Nov. 9, 2025
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
