Strip away the phony tinsel of Hollywood and you'll find the real tinsel underneath. From LearnThat.org. [Oscar Levant (1906-1972)]
This phony is an embarrassment to all who have honorably served our country. From Wordnik.com. [Heroes or Villains?] Reference
This and other news stories, I'd say that Limbaugh was using the term phony ambiguously. From Wordnik.com. [Conservapedia - Recent changes [en]] Reference
I say that a "phony" is a person who pretends to be what he or she is not, excluding actors and clowns. From Wordnik.com. [What is "phony"?] Reference
Coming up, did Rush Limbaugh really insult what he called phony soldiers, or is this a fake controversy whipped up by his critics?. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Oct 7, 2007] Reference
Silberman said that unlike the criticism of Scalia and Thomas, which he termed phony issues, O'Connor's advocacy "is a real ethical issue.". From Wordnik.com. [Critics fault retired Justice O'Connor over ethics] Reference
The phony is Exhibit A. April 4th, 2010 at 3: 30 pm. From Wordnik.com. [Think Progress » Palin’s talk show debut garners weak reviews, lower-than-expected ratings.] Reference
Not since Holden Caulfield has the word phony gotten such a workout. From Wordnik.com. [TIME.com: Top Stories] Reference
The man is phony from the top of his head to the bottom of his shoes. From Wordnik.com. [Think Progress » Sen. Frist finally postpones] Reference
No, we will not bend when a phony is trying to put something over even in death. From Wordnik.com. [Heroes or Villains?] Reference
Now he wants to spend more money to "create more phony jobs in phony districts"?. From Wordnik.com. [Obama leaning towards support for TARP funds to pay for jobs bill] Reference
It’s too late now; the narrative of Edwards being a phony is already out there. From Wordnik.com. [Matthew Yglesias » Edwards’ Foundation] Reference
The radio talk show host's use of the phrase phony soldiers is still reverberating across the echo chamber. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Oct 7, 2007] Reference
He didn't use the word phony, and I don't want to put that word in his mouth, but when he talks about pretense. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript - Special Event: South Carolina Primary: Bush Wins Decisively; McCain Promises Fight in Michigan, Arizona - February 19, 2000] Reference
But this one, in particular, that Limbaugh was talking about, that he called a phony soldier -- I think this guy has committed treason. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Oct 2, 2007] Reference
Jodie used the term phony balance. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript - Reliable Sources: How Are the Media Handling the Presidential Debates? - October 8, 2000] Reference
The day we don't have to see this phony will be a blessed day. From Wordnik.com. [Clinton: Obama more likely to lose] Reference
Oh showbiz! lostiny Tiger Woods 'Mistress Josyln called phony. From Wordnik.com. [Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7] Reference
I've heard that they think he's sort of phony, which is obviously silly. From Wordnik.com. [Quote Of The Day] Reference
But when you call somebody a phony, that is really harmful to a candidacy. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Dec 24, 2007] Reference
A rule is called phony when it does not produce the target it claims to do. From Wordnik.com. [Planet Debian] Reference
COOPER: Tonight, this man, the so-called phony Rockefeller, is behind bars. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Aug 4, 2008] Reference
That's called phony welfare reform and they're both on the same page on that one. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript - Special Event: Nader Holds Campaign Rally in Madison, Wisconsin - November 1, 2000] Reference
Justice Department spokeswoman Gina Talamona called the phony e-mail a security test. From Wordnik.com. [Top Tech News] Reference
When Rush Limbaugh called a phony soldier a phony, the media frenzy was nearly instantaneous. From Wordnik.com. [NewsBusters.org - Exposing Liberal Media Bias] Reference
It's called phony sanctimony and it works very well, as the Republicans have shown for years. From Wordnik.com. [Hullabaloo] Reference
I mean, what kind of phony baloney reality is that. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jul 31, 2009] Reference
How are we going to avoid this kind of phony debate?. From Wordnik.com. [President Remarks To American Federation Of Teachers] Reference
UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: It's kind of phony to me, is what it is. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript - Sunday Morning News: With Two Days Left Until Primary, Campaigning Gains Urgency in New Hampshire - January 30, 2000] Reference
They looked kind of phony, like that facing technique she'd seen on TV. From Wordnik.com. [Honeymoon]
One person posted, I'd send that phony, meaning Oprah a bill for my dry cleaning. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Nov 7, 2008] Reference
One person posted, "I'd send that phony, meaning Oprah, a bill for my dry cleaning.". From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Nov 7, 2008] Reference
But I did not license this kind of phony war on terror that would take us everywhere. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jul 4, 2007] Reference
As if to promote a kind of phony symbolism, the sun had come out and the snow was melting. From Wordnik.com. [Tied Up in Tinsel]
Look, two years ago, the SEC got some reports about Madoff, and this was kind of phony baloney. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Dec 28, 2008] Reference
He was the kind of phony that have to give themselves room when they answer somebody's question. From Wordnik.com. [Searching For Authenticity] Reference
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