half-truths
- plural of half-truth.
Example Sentences
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No one should be held hostage to other people’s decisions or half-truths.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 19, 2026
"The grandiose achievements touted by Holmes and Balwani were half-truths and outright lies," Nguyen wrote in the opinion on behalf of a three-judge panel published on Monday.
From BBC ● Feb. 25, 2025
Technically, I’m sure a product expert could say that some of the product did penetrate into the top layer of wood fibers, but I feel half-truths are whole lies.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 17, 2023
To reiterate — because there are many half-truths circulating — La Sombrita is not a bus shelter.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 25, 2023
Mom’s embellishments and half-truths usually equip her to tell a good story, though.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
