duplicity
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In the resulting civil war, he showed a characteristic combination of ruthlessness, duplicity and skill.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
Despite his layered duplicity, Jonathan understands and defines himself by courting risk.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2026
Earlier this week, Ross wrote on X that he "did not enjoy the duplicity" as the game progressed.
From BBC • Oct. 18, 2025
In itself, this duplicity won’t get in the way of Erika Kirk’s rise.
From Salon • Sep. 24, 2025
By 1820 even Adams had stopped firing off his illumination rounds and had adopted the Jeffersonian posture of benign duplicity, preferring to risk hypocrisy rather than the friendship.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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