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untrue

[uhn-troo] / ʌnˈtru /


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His team says the accusations of favouritism are untrue and will be fought at every turn, but they cannot be helping.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Claims that “insider trading is rampant,” and that our insider trading rules are “fuzzier” than others are simply untrue.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Beneath the surface, however, Bohm has faced obstacles and oddities, including a frightening elbow infection and a viral social media post touting his generosity that was untrue.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Ramadan Tent Project said Badenoch's comments were a "gross misrepresentation" of the gathering and "totally untrue".

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

She had never forgotten that expression: childbirth as an act of blasé bourgeoisie—how funny, how untrue it was.

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




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