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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

He added: "More fundamentally, our focus remains on showing that the Jane Does' claims are untrue and fabricated."

From BBC • Apr. 24, 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

This in turn has facilitated scientific misconduct by a smaller number of scientists untrue to their calling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Was she willingly untrue, or had she been truly deceived?

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein




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