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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

But although the spin-off was a hit with viewers, the return to a civilian series allows more duplicity and arguably better gameplay, as the contestants' anonymity allows them to come in with more secrets.

From BBC • Dec. 31, 2025

In itself, this duplicity won’t get in the way of Erika Kirk’s rise.

From Salon • Sep. 24, 2025

Finally, in August, Peters’ duplicity caught up with her.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2024

Through some complex combination of duplicity and disposition, Jefferson had come to embody the will to believe.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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