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spurious

[spyoor-ee-uhs] / ˈspyʊər i əs /


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Contrary to spurious online rumours, Jodar is not named in homage to Nadal.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Its title suggests the regime is moving toward national reconciliation by extinguishing the spurious records it created of crimes it claims its opponents committed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 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

She could not believe he had brought Arize up like that, cheapened Arize’s memory in order to make a point in a spurious argument.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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