Example Sentences

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Finally, it’s a lesson for all of us not to judge people on what they say or their appearance, because both can be deceiving, as this Moneyist Facebook Group member pointed out.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

“I think we should focus on the new and leave behind negative rhetoric, the malice, and the effort to deceive—to keep deceiving Venezuelans and the world,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Swalwell apparently did an excellent job deceiving those around him, including some congressional and campaign staffers who’d known him for years and worked closely with the seven-term lawmaker, day in, day out.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

"Now there is self-censorship, which in many ways is worse because we are deceiving the audience."

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

Distances are very deceiving out on the ice however and we still probably have thirty or so miles to go.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen