disingenuously
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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Wiles attacked the Vanity Fair profile as a “disingenuously framed hit piece” and claimed there was some “context” missing around her revelations.
From Salon
Wiles called the article “a disingenuously framed hit piece” in a statement on X.
From Salon
Wisch said the university has disingenuously characterized the union as an outside party, even though the bargaining committee is made up of 15 employees elected from the three colleges.
From Los Angeles Times
Now, she erroneously and disingenuously claims that “such leaks have become commonplace with no investigation or prosecution.”
From Salon
“Even though she disingenuously billed the tour as a Lauryn Hill Miseducation tour, she knew that the kind of success she craved would only be possible if it were also billed as a Fugees tour.”
From Los Angeles Times
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