as in lies
to make a statement one knows to be untrue
during the hearings the witness was willing to prevaricate in order to protect his friend
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Tumbler Ridge is small town, with just 2400 people, that lies at the foothills of the Rocky mountains in northeast British Columbia.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026 -
What's clear is that the strong January number will heighten the importance of Friday's inflation data, which will give investors greater clarity into where the risk lies between the Fed's dual mandate of encouraging maximum employment and ensuring stable prices.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Prevaricates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevaricates. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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