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
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
It’s harder for audiences to approach spousal duplicity with a shrug when thousands of lives are at stake.
From Salon • Mar. 14, 2025
Finally, in August, Peters’ duplicity caught up with her.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2024
I don’t think, though, that such duplicity would be anything but obvious on him.
From "Every Day" by David Levithan
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