duplicity

Example Sentences

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McCarthy, on the ludicrous grounds of “transparency,” gave Carlson, who is only transparent in his smug cynicism and duplicity, exclusive access to 40,000 hours of security tapes of the Jan. 6 insurrection.

From Seattle Times

His Marlowe is a lumbering, melancholy figure, not so much cynical as bored by the endless corruption and duplicity he encounters.

From New York Times

This illicit transaction, in which duplicity is employed in the service of candor, is the foundation of her venture: setting down her story.

From Washington Post

The key to the success of “The Departed’s” cops-and-robbers tale of connivance, duplicity and deception is a crackerjack premise that comes courtesy of Hong Kong’s 2002 “Infernal Affairs.”

From Los Angeles Times

“This is just the tip of the iceberg of FBI duplicity,” Mr. Caputo said.

From Washington Times