1The politician's speech was criticized for its sophistry, as it relied heavily on emotional appeals rather than logical reasoning.
2In ancient Greece, the Sophists were notorious for their use of sophistry in debates and public speeches.
3The philosopher argued that the advertising industry relies on sophistry to create a false sense of need among consumers.
4The lawyer's argument was dismissed as sophistry by the judge, who deemed it to be based on flawed assumptions.
5There is a fine line between clever rhetoric and sophistry, and it is often difficult to distinguish between the two in practice.