create an alibi

Frequency: 6.05.2 per million words

To invent a false alibi.

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Examples (10)

  • It was alleged that the accused had created an alibi to save himself.
  • The suspect desperately tried to create an alibi by bribing a witness.
  • He created a clever alibi, claiming he was at a movie when the crime occurred.
  • Her attempt to create an alibi fell apart under questioning.
  • They worked together to create an alibi that would cover them both for the night of the robbery.
  • Creating an alibi is a serious crime; it's considered obstruction of justice.
  • The main character in the novel has to create a convincing alibi to fool the detective.
  • Why would an innocent person feel the need to create an alibi?
  • Police found evidence that proved he had created a false alibi.
  • If you're going to create an alibi, you must ensure every detail is consistent.