deception

Example Sentences

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When Suzanna discovers the deception, Rose tries to convince her to stay in the marital home by promising her freedom in their life together.

From Barron's

“Had I shared this encounter with my mother, she likely would have asked me if deception was something I practiced whenever I hobnobbed with the Gettys,” Newsom said in the book.

From Los Angeles Times

It was only when her mum checked with their supposed wedding venue that the scale of the deception became apparent.

From BBC

Model and system behaviors included deception, blackmail and scheming, especially when asked to shut itself down.

From The Wall Street Journal

The scope of their deception was enormous, and it was discovered they had conducted their operation across every part of England and Northern Ireland.

From BBC