deceptively

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In this case, it wants the court to order Netflix to delete any data "deceptively collected from Texans", cease processing their data for targeted advertising and to turn auto-play off by default for children's profiles.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

But where its cinematic peers get snared by trying to elucidate the truth of the pop star, Lowery’s film skates past the conventions and trappings, landing on something high-concept but deceptively straightforward.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

Even though Monte Vista Point is deceptively chill, it is still remarkably exclusive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

"They rely on highly personalised phishing emails, automatically generated malware, and synthetic identities that appear deceptively real," he said.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

But Francie, head bent deceptively over her book, was listening to Mr. McGarrity.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith