truth serum
Example Sentences
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As the YouTube hit demonstrates, hot sauce isn’t just for daredevils and masochists: It’s a truth serum.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025
“If opening day was today, he would certainly be running out there in center, which I know he loves. I think if you put truth serum in him, that’s what he’d want to do, regardless.”
From Seattle Times • Dec. 7, 2023
Though occasionally used in court, forensic hypnosis was no truth serum.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2023
Give fans truth serum now, and they might be more concerned about whether the Commanders will sign wide receiver Terry McLaurin to a long-term deal than about Young’s progress.
From Washington Post • Jun. 2, 2022
“Be that as it may,” I say carefully, “if the truth serum works on you, you will be convicted.”
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
