deceit

Example Sentences

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The deceit is either ameliorated or worsened by the obvious unreliability of Thomas’s testimony.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

With the phone potentially containing messages about Lord Mandelson, Streeting said he was "not surprised by the cynicism" but did not "assume deceit" from McSweeney.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

His research ranged from the evolutionary dimension of human altruism to the logic of deceit and self-deception.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

Palestinians said they feared the changes would lead to more pressure on individuals to sell, as well as acts of forgery and deceit.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

Their eyes during these conversations look dewy, blurred, pulpy, easily hurt, like the eyes of blind baby kittens; but also sly and speculative, and filled with greed and deceit.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood