Example Sentences

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

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

Still, the numbers are deceiving, and that goes for other members too, like Germany.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 9, 2023

We cannot afford to have hosts who know that they are deceiving viewers.

From Washington Post • Apr. 20, 2023

“If you think, OK, swapping out the shower head, thawing out the freezer or turning down the heater, none of that makes a difference — you are deceiving yourself,” Mr. Habeck said.

From New York Times • Jul. 29, 2022

I stare at it in horror and disbelief, hoping that my eyes are deceiving me and this ugly red symbol is something other than what I know it is.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman