false lead

Frequency: 6.89.1 per million words
leadlead (noun): clue

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false

Examples (10)

  • It turned out to be a false lead.
  • The investigation was hampered by several false leads.
  • We wasted valuable time following a false lead.
  • The detective suspected it might be a false lead.
  • Unfortunately, the tip proved to be a false lead.
  • They were deliberately given a false lead to mislead them.
  • Every false lead prolonged the search.
  • Don't pursue that; it's likely a false lead.
  • The police encountered many false leads in the case.
  • A single false lead can derail an entire investigation.