tricked

Example Sentences

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Costco also denied claims that shoppers were tricked into paying a premium for its rotisserie chicken because of the “no preservatives” label.

From Salon • Jun. 17, 2026

Security experts believe manufacturers are paid to add the malware, but many people are tricked into downloading it onto their phones and computers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

After claiming he had been in an accident on a work trip, he tricked Kirsty into sending thousands of pounds which was then stolen.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

I started researching the lyrics and realized this band tricked us into positivity, like getting us to eat our vegetables.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

‘Once he’d tricked us into leaving him there.’

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler