deception

But few appeared fooled by the deception, the Republican voter said.

From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026

Those concerns are particularly acute with someone like Holmes, who was convicted of defrauding investors through an elaborate web of deception.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026

The heads of European football's governing body Uefa, the Asian Football Confederation and Concacaf, which runs the game in North and Central America, signed a letter accusing the Fifa president of breaking trust "through deception".

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

The details of the deception are a little in the weeds, but Wedgewood ultimately came clean.

From Slate ● Oct. 22, 2026

The story of the woman’s deception gave form and meaning to confused defensive feelings that had long been sleeping in me.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright

As “Love Island” alumnus Rob Rausch frequently reminded us and himself, whatever deceptions he committed were all part of playing a game.

From Salon ● Jun. 20, 2026

Mild lies of omission are forgivable, while "sticky" mid-range deceptions can often be resolved with support and kindness.

From BBC ● Jan. 13, 2026

She also pointed out that, in addition to the DOJ lawyers’ deceptions, at least six witnesses for the government in this case were “unprepared or defiant in their refusal to answer questions,” including ICE officials.

From Slate ● Dec. 12, 2025

Other people felt the fallout from Miles's deceptions.

From BBC ● Nov. 23, 2025

“You’ve done your homework,” said the girl, “but any wight could know my name and birthplace. Unfortunately for you, I no longer find your deceptions interesting.”

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs