The idea that the kids are whizzes at multimedia tasking is a platitude confected by middle-aged techno gurus to peddle their expertise as explainers of generational difference.

FORBES: Medialand

The fact that his views were broadly those of the typical modern Briton mildly redistributionist, tough on crime, relaxed about race and sex did not mean they were confected.

ECONOMIST: The Conservatives and Tony Blair

And the fact that it allows for this dollar-for-dollar requirement that is completely confected, but has created a hostage situation in terms of our economy, it even does that.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing