deceit
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Her quiet presence is a remedy to the human habits of competition and deceit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 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
That era concluded quickly, undone by his hubris and deceit.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 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
And if I laughed louder for the sake of angering him, if I smiled wider, and kissed Locke longer, that is a kind of deceit that even the Folk cannot condemn.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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A Web of Lies
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Chester Bennington (1976-2017) Tribute List
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