Example Sentences

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There is no doubt that I am deceiving myself as to the value and the range of my weapons. . . .

From 813 by Leblanc, Maurice

I am deceiving him—I have deceived him for a long time, pretending to be a faithful wife when I have often wished that he might die and release me.

From The Odd Women by Gissing, George

Listen, Hannah, and judge for yourself if I am deceiving you.

From The Legacy of Cain by Collins, Wilkie

Perhaps you think that I am deceiving myself when I thus talk of duty and of action.

From Uncle's dream; And The Permanent Husband by Dostoyevsky, Fyodor

Mother Hilda did not answer, but I could see that she was not satisfied; and I am not satisfied either, for I feel that I am deceiving the nuns.

From Sister Teresa by Moore, George (George Augustus)