deceit
Example Sentences
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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
If we treat the women in our lives with disrespect and deceit, we aren’t exactly the picture of a feminist ally.
From Slate ● Jun. 2, 2026
OpenAI’s explosive growth has come on the back of a “web of deceit and the exploitation of users,” alleges Florida’s attorney general in a new lawsuit.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 1, 2026
Chief Trial Counsel George Cardona said in a statement that the court found that Clark “engaged in serious misconduct marked by prolonged deceit that significantly eroded public trust and confidence” in the city attorney’s office.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 18, 2026
No smoke yet showed above the rooftops, so, reassured, all the faces turned back to Capricorn, who was saying something about deceit and falsehood, discipline and negligence, but Elinor only half heard him.
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
Vocabulary lists containing deceit
A Web of Lies
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"The Hero’s Journey" and "Myths and Legends"
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Chester Bennington (1976-2017) Tribute List
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