deception
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It is also relatively common: In a 2021 study by the National Endowment for Financial Education, 43% of Americans admitted to committing some act of financial deception in a romantic relationship.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Hatley said no to both questions but showed the highest level of deception in both answers, according to an affidavit that Stafford later filed.
From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026
He said the aircraft had been taking part in "a deception and escape mission... under the pretext of recovering the pilot of a downed aircraft".
From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026
A senior administration official told The Times that Saturday’s mission began with a deception campaign launched by the CIA to throw off Iran’s military.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026
And when his reputation had been regained, placing no trust either in France or in other forces not his own, in order not to have to test their strength, he turned to treacherous deception.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
Vocabulary lists containing deception
A Web of Lies
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"The Crucible" -- Vocabulary from all 4 Acts
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Smoke and Mirrors: The Lingo of Illusion and Deception
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