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EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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Forbes' book on Bonham is littered with half-truths, and, in some cases, outright lies.
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McCarthy's blend of half-truths and lies ruined many careers in government and the professions.
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The article is full of lies and half-truths.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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As more than half the population do not pay income tax this is at best only a half-truth .
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As was the case a century ago, each side of this argument is articulating an important half-truth .
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He loved to use gossip, half-truths, and lies to separate friends and to destroy relationships.
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If we go back now, we will go back with only half-truths.
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They are fiercely secretive and of their own choice inhabit a dim world of ambiguity and half-truths.
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Those who do not will remain awash in half-truths, outright deceptions and fraud.
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Unsubstantiated half-truths and distortions of fact cause unnecessary argument and are an inefficient use of people's time.
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You risk hugely compounding the problem by getting caught in half-truths.