deceit
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His deceit was uncovered when Helen's son smelt a rat and applied for Clare's Law, external, where you can ask if someone has a history of abusive offending.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
One study, he notes, found that about 96% of residential-care staff use some form of deceit with people with dementia.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026
Students really enjoy Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible” — it’s all about the human condition and cancel culture, forbidden love and lies and deceit, with witches in the forest.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
If we treat the women in our lives with disrespect and deceit, we aren’t exactly the picture of a feminist ally.
From Slate ● Jun. 2, 2026
It may be sad but not surprising to learn that experts like Snyder can be self-interested to the point of deceit.
From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt
Vocabulary lists containing deceit
A Web of Lies
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"The Hero’s Journey" and "Myths and Legends"
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Chester Bennington (1976-2017) Tribute List
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