trumped-up story
Example Sentences
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All this time the chauffeur was keeping Jennings busy over the telephone with some trumped-up story.
From The Exploits of Elaine by Arthur B. (Arthur Benjamin) Reeve
Yes," snorted the chief, "and be laughed out of court on some trumped-up story framed by a well-paid lawyer.
From On Secret Service Detective-Mystery Stories Based on Real Cases Solved By Government Agents by William Nelson Taft
Brought me here on a trumped-up story of relationship with the Bishop of Benares, to insult me!
From The Servant in the House by Charles Rann Kennedy
He heard voices talking and had no doubt that José was narrating some trumped-up story.
From The Broncho Rider Boys with Funston at Vera Cruz Or, Upholding the Honor of the Stars and Stripes by Frank Fowler
Do you come to me with your trumped-up story?
From Man and Wife by Wilkie Collins
