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deceit

[dih-seet] / dɪˈsit /




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Set between 2019 and 2021, Sorkin’s film stares down the dawn of a new decade, preparing for the birth of our current web of chaos, cruelty and thinly veiled deceit.

From Salon ● Oct. 11, 2026

Pope Leo XIV warned on Monday that relations between nations were becoming increasingly uncivilised with people boasting of "lies and deceit", urging Europe to help break the spiral and foster respect in international ties.

From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026

His deceit was uncovered when Helen's son smelt a rat and applied for Clare's Law, external, where you can ask if someone has a history of abusive offending.

From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026

One study, he notes, found that about 96% of residential-care staff use some form of deceit with people with dementia.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026

Does that mean a life of deceit and laziness is easy too?

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank




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