Example Sentences

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It was one of several exaggerations throughout the wide-ranging interview.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

Owens’ story is backed by innuendo, exaggerations, outright falsehoods, and, in several instances, messages delivered through Owens’ own dreams.

From Slate • Feb. 27, 2026

Wednesday's report confirms inaccuracies and exaggerations despite being there "a significant level of disorder" around the fixture.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

Such exaggerations of scale—both up and down, but mostly up—are a key dynamic in the V&R vision.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 1, 2025

While it was true that the rogue stories were full of exaggerations and lies, they had also stumbled into the truth.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield