deceived

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D. Miles Brissette, an attorney for protester Meagan Morris, said his client went to Alvarado that night expecting a peaceful demonstration and felt deceived by what unfolded.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

"You trusted her too," she said, referring to The Charity Commission, "because you were in communication with her until we let you know that you were deceived."

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

The car was valued at $250, and Puterbaugh said he felt deceived when he found out the money wouldn’t help young children.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

“He flouted the lawful authority of the FDA and deliberately deceived the public by repackaging low-quality, foreign-made test kits at a time when accuracy and reliability were critical,” Grant said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

The Old Bear was too proud to admit to weakness, but Jon was not deceived.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin