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deceit

[dih-seet] / dɪˈsit /




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As his deceit becomes apparent, the music shifts from crisp hip-hop beats to a hard-boiled film noir crescendo.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

It was a surprising show of support from a woman who is invoked by prosecutors to illustrate the extent of Rubin’s deceit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 18, 2026

But while tactics and deceit are dominating conversations about the show, it is contestant Jessie Stride who has got others talking.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

Barrera co-stars as Michelle, a spy tangled in the web of deceit.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025

He felt that every word she said was a lie, every action concealed a threat, and every smile was a mask of deceit.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman




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