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

The women, who are against secession and for abolition but are practiced in the art of deceiving their neighbors, are involved with the Underground Railroad in some way that’s not exactly clear.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

Lucy reminds them that looks can be deceiving - few are as happy as they seem, especially when playing it "safe".

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

Maybe my eyes were deceiving me, but I swear the skin of his upper torso was covered with patches of green moss.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda