as in tale
a rumor or report of a personal or sensational nature
it's a popular canard that the actress died under scandalous circumstances
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This is another quacking canard from the Simpson duck pond.
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 24 Nov. 2023
Both the coupe and convertible add canards to the front bumper, which are meant to balance front-end lift at higher speeds.
—Jack Fitzgerald, Car and Driver, 15 Aug. 2023
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 24 Nov. 2023
Both the coupe and convertible add canards to the front bumper, which are meant to balance front-end lift at higher speeds.
—Jack Fitzgerald, Car and Driver, 15 Aug. 2023
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“Canard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canard. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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