deceived

Example Sentences

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“Brian McClain orchestrated and actively deceived many banks, investors, and individuals,” a spokeswoman for Rabo said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Nicola Sturgeon has said she was "deceived, betrayed and lied to" by her estranged husband Peter Murrell as he embezzled hundreds of thousands of pounds from the SNP.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

The car was valued at $250, and Puterbaugh said he felt deceived when he found out the money wouldn’t help young children.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Musk argues in his lawsuit that he was deceived about OpenAI's mission being altruistic.

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

If Mollie were to let the authorities know of her connection to Roan, she would have to admit to Ernest that she’d deceived him all these years.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann