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deceit

[dih-seet] / dɪˈsit /




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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

The party has reported punishing more than 140,800 people for offenses related to policy inaction, recklessness or deceit from January to November last year, surpassing the 2024 total of nearly 138,000 people.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 17, 2026

Barrera co-stars as Michelle, a spy tangled in the web of deceit.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025

Now he understood the depths of her deceit.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez




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