spurious

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But the judge rejected that, finding the union's culpability was high and that it had "persuaded themselves of their own spurious argument".

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

As a 25-year high-school math teacher in Alameda, Calif., I’ve listened to all the specious, spurious, self-serving excuses for denying students and families educational choice.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Some security experts described the justification as spurious and nonsensical and said offshore wind is key to ensuring grid reliability and meeting broader U.S. energy goals.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2025

It’s not a spurious conclusion: Census data shows that the percentage of women aged 30–44 with no children is higher than it’s been since 1960.

From Salon • Jun. 16, 2025

Dr. Dadoo, president of the Transvaal Indian Congress, castigated the restrictions and dismissed the offer of parliamentary representation as “a spurious offer of a sham franchise.”

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela