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

"To be deceived and let down by a husband I loved and trusted has caused me acute pain. Why he acted as he did is, and always will be, beyond my comprehension."

From BBC • May 25, 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

Musk argues in his lawsuit that he was deceived about OpenAI's mission being altruistic.

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

What playmates he had withdrew from him and never returned, disposed, as they were, to distrust all strangers, especially one who had already deceived them by pretending to be someone they had known for years.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller