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duplicity

[doo-plis-i-tee, dyoo-] / duˈplɪs ɪ ti, dyu- /


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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

Her expression of duplicity was balanced by the fatuous confidence with which the Unicom regarded her.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White




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