deception
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“She helped develop our legal strategy, particularly our deception theory, which was our core theory of legal liability for the case.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
This documentary is about a woman notorious for her deception.
From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026
Slowly, the narrator is drawn into a web of deception and intrigue, unrest and perhaps even revolution.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
"This was sustained, deliberate deception that concealed neglect from families and professionals alike," one parent told the BBC.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
But her love is fierce, too, and lies and deception don’t enter her worldview.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
Even more elaborate deceptions are carried out for complex, high-risk trips abroad.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
How can anyone trust evidence produced by people who openly brag about their digital deceptions?
From Salon ● Jan. 24, 2026
Mild lies of omission are forgivable, while "sticky" mid-range deceptions can often be resolved with support and kindness.
From BBC ● Jan. 13, 2026
Through a series of deceptions, an associate of Doyle’s diverted it to Matthiesen instead without the intended expert finding out.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 11, 2026
The spectators seem impressed by the deceptions, often applauding them politely.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
Vocabulary lists containing deception
A Web of Lies
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"The Crucible" -- Vocabulary from all 4 Acts
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Smoke and Mirrors: The Lingo of Illusion and Deception
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