Example Sentences

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Lévy, at the time, was contrite and complimented the hoaxer for his ruse.

From New York Times • Feb. 28, 2023

But Paisley sang “Amazing Grace” on the phone to the nonexistent child, which formed the basis for the “theft of services” charges that sent the hoaxer to jail.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2022

"At the time, we had a good laugh about the change, but we quickly forgot about it," says Alex, the hoaxer.

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2022

The government has launched a security probe into how a hoaxer posing as Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal was put through on a video call to Wallace on Thursday.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 22, 2022

My chattering friend here occasionally asks them, and he is a hoaxer.

From Unicorns by Huneker, James