deception
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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
Fifa and its president Gianni Infantino have been accused of breaking trust "through deception" in an open letter issued by Uefa, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
Anthropic’s Mythos practiced deception, while OpenAI models swapped tips on a secret message board.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
After an episode filled with warnings about addiction, government deception, processed food and discredited fats, the meal itself receives one adjective and one bite.
From Salon ● Aug. 5, 2026
Watching him move, adroit for such a short, heavy man, I felt guilty at the deception.
From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes
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
She also pointed out that, in addition to the DOJ lawyers’ deceptions, at least six witnesses for the government in this case were “unprepared or defiant in their refusal to answer questions,” including ICE officials.
From Slate ● Dec. 12, 2025
Other people felt the fallout from Miles's deceptions.
From BBC ● Nov. 23, 2025
The spectators seem impressed by the deceptions, often applauding them politely.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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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