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Discover LudwigThe word 'half-truths' is correct and usable in written English
It is typically used to refer to information which appears to be true in part, but is incomplete or misleading. For example: "The politician was accused of using half-truths in order to manipulate public opinion."
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half-truths
noun
Plural of half-truth
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He only says half-truths.
They tell half-truths.
Half-truths and misperceptions can snowball.
But there were lots of half-truths.
"We try to avoid fairy tales and half-truths".
Anyway, politicians everywhere deal in half-truths and slogans.
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If I'd been questioned, I would have concocted half truths.
Meanwhile Judge Alsup remains frustrated with both sides for presenting in "half truths".
I'm not prepared to see our record trashed by half truths and lazy assertion.
Half truths.
USC says Steve Sarkisian's suit is 'full of half truths' and 'outright falsehoods'.
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