hypocrisy

Example Sentences

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It’s a contradiction at best, and hypocrisy at worst.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

Vance’s hostility, combined with some hypocrisy, shocked leaders: They’d expected a lecture from the incoming administration, but maybe on defense spending.

From Slate • Feb. 13, 2026

"I have not seen so much hypocrisy in his criticism for a long time, and from all sides," he said.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

What makes this moment especially grotesque is the hypocrisy.

From Salon • Jan. 17, 2026

At one point, Trengove accused the chief of hypocrisy.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela