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ˈsnake oil N no pl Am fig

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So where does light emanate form this snake oil device?
www.gizmodo.com.au
His father was extremely dubious, suspecting a snake oil salesman.
www.latimes.com
Then there's the larger problem: distinguishing between apps that offer legitimate medical functions, and those that are little more than digital snake oil.
www.theverge.com
Of course, this economic model works for snake oil, too.
genomesunzipped.org
When rubbed on the skin at the painful site, snake oil was claimed to bring relief.
en.wikipedia.org
It looks like magical snake oil cures are now what passes for serious health care policy to replace it.
www.alternet.org
It's not even the parade of snake oil salesmen and the idle rich who make up our political leadership class.
foreignpolicy.com
Registry cleaners are regarded as saviours by their supporters and snake oil by their detractors.
www.pcadvisor.co.uk
Snake oil is clearly still a good seller.
www.smh.com.au
Bay played in front of an audience every chance he got, including a stint with a snake oil salesman in and around his hometown.
en.wikipedia.org

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