deception

Example Sentences

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How can anyone trust evidence produced by people who openly brag about their digital deceptions?

From Salon

After sailing virtually unscathed through most of the series, Rachel in particular gave a masterclass in deception by continually and subtly nudging the hapless faithfuls off the scent.

From BBC

She’s quickly caught up in a complex web of deception, in which she may be complicit.

From Los Angeles Times

Even when a lie is not discovered, the deception forces us to interact at more a superficial level.

From BBC

“When deception is normalized within a public agency,” he said, “it also normalizes operational failure and puts people at risk.”

From Los Angeles Times