deceived

Example Sentences

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Either McCluskie successfully deceived both Becerra and Williamson with conflicting narratives about the arrangement’s legitimacy, or one party is being less than forthright about their knowledge and involvement in the scheme.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

In a statement, Paxton said consumers shouldn’t have to worry whether they are being deceived when trying to make healthy choices.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

"And to take responsibility for being so manipulated and deceived as I was."

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

These lawsuits broadly claim that the fossil fuel companies violated state laws when they failed to admit the known harms of their products and actively deceived the public about their risks.

From Slate • Mar. 17, 2026

I said to him when I arrived; “I think too much of you to have you deceived, and there is nothing in Spiritualism. It is a fraud.”

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock