Example Sentences

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Smith in recent weeks sent a target letter to the employee indicating that he may have "perjured himself" during a May appearance before the federal grand jury, the sources told the outlet.

From Salon • Jul. 14, 2023

Investigating officials who may have perjured themselves about their diplomatic contacts also seems reasonable.

From Washington Post • Mar. 10, 2017

Those statements suggest Greenglass may have perjured himself at the trial when he said she had an important role, one of her sons, Robert Meeropol, said Wednesday.

From Washington Times • Jul. 15, 2015

But Stahr says Seward may later have perjured himself when he denied knowledge of alleged payoffs to help secure congressional approval of the purchase.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 26, 2012

I was about to say, "than you to me"; but I cut short the words that would have perjured the new joy in my heart.

From A Cry in the Wilderness by Waller, Mary E. (Mary Ella)