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

Either McCluskie successfully deceived both Becerra and Williamson with conflicting narratives about the arrangement’s legitimacy, or one party is being less than forthright about their knowledge and involvement in the scheme.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

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

From BBC • May 15, 2026

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

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

So every day she wove on the great loom— but every night by torchlight she unwove it; and so for three years she deceived the Akhaians.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer