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deception

[dih-sep-shuhn] / dɪˈsɛp ʃən /




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The accidental use of an incorrect donor during an IVF procedure is extremely rare, they told us, and for an error of this magnitude to occur on multiple occasions suggests "negligence" or "deception".

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

“The full fare advertising rule was intended to prevent consumer confusion or deception by advertisements of low base fares that did not reflect the total cost of air transportation,” the document said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

Some traveling media expressed anger at having unwittingly served as decoys, while others complained about deception and lack of communication from the White House.

From Barron's Aug. 11, 2026

To prevent AI from becoming dangerous, the U.S. government should establish and enforce standards that eliminate or greatly reduce the possibility that AI models will engage in deception or jump their guardrails.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

He feels guilty over this deception, but he knows it's best to meet separately, for their own sake as well as his.

From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti

But Ms. Dimmock, by doling out Parker’s pathological lies and absurd deceptions in modest doses, accomplishes two strategic things—momentum and controlled toxicity.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

How can anyone trust evidence produced by people who openly brag about their digital deceptions?

From Salon Jan. 24, 2026

Mild lies of omission are forgivable, while "sticky" mid-range deceptions can often be resolved with support and kindness.

From BBC Jan. 13, 2026

This time it was Elsie's failing health that kept him out of prison and he stayed quiet until her death in 2002 before the deceptions dangerously escalated.

From BBC Dec. 31, 2025

George Blake's career as the KGB's most successful deep-penetration agent was wrapped in such carefully orchestrated deceptions.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau




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