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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

Earlier this week, Ross wrote on X that he "did not enjoy the duplicity" as the game progressed.

From BBC • Oct. 18, 2025

And some saw duplicity in Holden’s efforts since the councilman had fought so vigorously to restrict liquor licenses in South L.A. after the 1992 riots.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 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

When he looked past the immediate delays and Ulrich’s duplicity, he saw progress.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson