as advertised
Example Sentences
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Alas, like the Titanic, it is apparently not as tricked out or as stealthy as advertised.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
Investigators raided the Kismet factory in Essex in May 2021 to find out what was in the kebabs, as takeaways thought they were buying lamb as advertised on the package.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
Mixed martial arts is as brutal as advertised, but the participants are genuine athletes, and nothing if not committed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
There’s also the personal pain of realizing that your husband’s “love” may not be as advertised, making it easier to live in denial.
From Salon ● Apr. 8, 2026
Grover translated: “Aunty Em’s Garden Gnome Emporium” Flanking the entrance, as advertised, were two cement garden gnomes, ugly bearded little runts, smiling and waving, as if they were about to get their picture taken.
From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan
