deceit

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Chief Trial Counsel George Cardona said in a statement that the court found that Clark “engaged in serious misconduct marked by prolonged deceit that significantly eroded public trust and confidence” in the city attorney’s office.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 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

It was a surprising show of support from a woman who is invoked by prosecutors to illustrate the extent of Rubin’s deceit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 18, 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

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