deceived

Example Sentences

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“Brian McClain orchestrated and actively deceived many banks, investors, and individuals,” a spokeswoman for Rabo said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 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

"I realised at the time I was deceived," he told the court.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Freidenberg attributed her survival to her “unshakeable faith” in history, which could not be deceived.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

He feels that my rapid intellectual development has deceived me into thinking I could live a normal emotional life.

From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes