deception
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But few appeared fooled by the deception, the Republican voter said.
From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026
Those concerns are particularly acute with someone like Holmes, who was convicted of defrauding investors through an elaborate web of deception.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026
The details of the deception are a little in the weeds, but Wedgewood ultimately came clean.
From Slate ● Oct. 22, 2026
In a written ruling, Mr Justice Birt said the claimants could have discovered the alleged deception before 2018.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
The Germans find the documents; the deception wins the war.
From "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien
As “Love Island” alumnus Rob Rausch frequently reminded us and himself, whatever deceptions he committed were all part of playing a game.
From Salon ● Jun. 20, 2026
But Ms. Dimmock, by doling out Parker’s pathological lies and absurd deceptions in modest doses, accomplishes two strategic things—momentum and controlled toxicity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 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
She also pointed out that, in addition to the DOJ lawyers’ deceptions, at least six witnesses for the government in this case were “unprepared or defiant in their refusal to answer questions,” including ICE officials.
From Slate ● Dec. 12, 2025
Faeries make up for their inability to lie with a panoply of deceptions and cruelties.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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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