deceived

Example Sentences

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"I realised at the time I was deceived," he told the court.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

“He flouted the lawful authority of the FDA and deliberately deceived the public by repackaging low-quality, foreign-made test kits at a time when accuracy and reliability were critical,” Grant said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

“It appears that Supermicro has been a victim of the elaborate schemes orchestrated by these individuals, which deceived both federal authorities and our internal compliance team,” Liang wrote in a letter to customers on Tuesday.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

These lawsuits broadly claim that the fossil fuel companies violated state laws when they failed to admit the known harms of their products and actively deceived the public about their risks.

From Slate • Mar. 17, 2026

“I promise,” she said, “if I get into any sort of trouble, I will swear to my last breath that you were deceived by me, and had no knowledge of anything.”

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas