deceive

Example Sentences

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Now they are able to do more damage using artificial intelligence to simulate fake grassroots opposition to clean air measures, and they are surreptitiously using the identities of real people to deceive regulators.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

“This echo chamber was used to deceive you.”

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

It was judged on a 3:2 vote that Ramsey's "left foot appears to slip as he goes past the keeper" and that it "wasn't an attempt to deceive the referee".

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

People who fabricate research or deceive the public deserve scrutiny.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

“Haven’t you begged for them? Can I refuse you anything? Oh! you cannot deceive me,” and Made-moiselle approached her beloved instrument and began to play.

From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin