deception
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Nolan reinvents him as a naive young soldier left outside the horse to sell Odysseus’ deception.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
No one is comfortable with deception, especially involving loved ones.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026
How a master of deception conned investors out of $50 million — in his own words.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 29, 2026
The Agency's stars say its appeal lies not in explosions or gadgets, but in the exploration of the moral compromises that come with a life built on deception.
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026
A master of deception, the young actor brought to life the role of a man in his late fifties—impressive because he was just nineteen.
From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow
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After his father’s death, Mr. Junod goes on a sort of genealogical quest, excavating Lou’s double and triple lives—mistresses, deceptions, suspicious deaths, ugly secrets—and more distant family history.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 5, 2026
Mild lies of omission are forgivable, while "sticky" mid-range deceptions can often be resolved with support and kindness.
From BBC ● Jan. 13, 2026
She also pointed out that, in addition to the DOJ lawyers’ deceptions, at least six witnesses for the government in this case were “unprepared or defiant in their refusal to answer questions,” including ICE officials.
From Slate ● Dec. 12, 2025
And grew up on Mad magazine, where young minds were taught to recognize the deceptions and hypocrisies of politics, business and media.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2025
“You’ve done your homework,” said the girl, “but any wight could know my name and birthplace. Unfortunately for you, I no longer find your deceptions interesting.”
From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs
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Vocabulary lists containing deception
A Web of Lies
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"The Crucible" -- Vocabulary from all 4 Acts
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Smoke and Mirrors: The Lingo of Illusion and Deception
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