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I took the remark as a bald-faced accusation that I had cheated
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Recent Examples of bald-faced
One of the most enduring presidential utterances of the 20th century was also a bald-faced lie.
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Tracy Grant,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 June 2026
They are actually shaped like the nests of bald-faced hornets.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
Every question posed to her by the Democratic senators was met with snark, contempt, and bald-faced lies.
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John Ficarra,
Air Mail,
11 Oct. 2025
Even a couple of days ago, such bald-faced threats would have been nearly unthinkable.
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Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
19 Sep. 2025
This is a bald-faced, unabashed attack on the democratic values our country was founded on and the people of Texas are being betrayed by their Republican representatives.
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Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
Tracy Grant,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 June 2026
They are actually shaped like the nests of bald-faced hornets.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
Every question posed to her by the Democratic senators was met with snark, contempt, and bald-faced lies.
—
John Ficarra,
Air Mail,
11 Oct. 2025
Even a couple of days ago, such bald-faced threats would have been nearly unthinkable.
—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
19 Sep. 2025
This is a bald-faced, unabashed attack on the democratic values our country was founded on and the people of Texas are being betrayed by their Republican representatives.
—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bald-faced
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The teenage phenom is able to complement his obvious technical skills with a flair and maturity in high-pressure situations that is well beyond his years.
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This was most obvious during Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour, when brands capitalized on all things Taylor — friendship bracelets, themed drinks and even concert outfits.
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The Institutional Revolution The first transformation was institutional, immediate, and unmistakable.
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This band may have created millions of fans, but its influence on the 80s rock music is unmistakable.
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This comes after dozens of leading Mexican sports outlets reported the time change — after apparent briefing — as did the BBC, which has rights to the game in the UK.
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Anybody who is anybody is making their way to New York’s Madison Square Garden dressed to the nines in an apparent march to get to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding.
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The camaraderie was evident on the ground here in La Guaira, the coastal city where quake damage was most severe, collapsing dozens of buildings.
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That rotation was quite evident in our portfolio across Wednesday and Thursday, with the likes of AI winner Corning selling off hard and once-unloved Johnson & Johnson finishing the week at a record close.
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Compared with platforms that emphasize community groups or compatibility questionnaires, OurTime focuses primarily on helping older adults browse profiles, discover potential matches, and communicate with other members in a straightforward format.
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The musical’s overture gives you a sense of the complexity that’s needed to make seeming simple and straightforward material really soar.
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Just how charged the debate has become was clear when the Greens filed a motion of no confidence against the government on Thursday over its heatwave response.
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The Million Dollar Highway is open year-round, but it’s periodically closed to clear rockslides and avalanches.
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