deception

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Hatley said no to both questions but showed the highest level of deception in both answers, according to an affidavit that Stafford later filed.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

He said the aircraft had been taking part in "a deception and escape mission... under the pretext of recovering the pilot of a downed aircraft".

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

The CIA also carried out a deception operation to throw the Iranians off the airman’s track.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

A senior administration official told The Times that Saturday’s mission began with a deception campaign launched by the CIA to throw off Iran’s military.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

But for now, if she feels like she has to keep the deception going, I am hardly in a position to contradict her.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black