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Old 15-Jan-2006, 14:40
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Default Re: explanation: plausible
A plasuible excuse could be believed by the person listening, yet if it is untrue, it's deceiving. I agree with Ebb, though sometimes we say things like 'it seemed plausible' to let a little doubt creep in.
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