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Were they telling the truth, and the NFL was dissembling to cover its tracks?

From Slate • Sep. 15, 2014

But the Vatican’s denial of the reports fanned speculation that the call had been a hoax, while also prompting some to question whether the Vatican was dissembling to distance itself from a sensitive topic.

From New York Times • Sep. 9, 2013

Even when he was dissembling, which he frequently did in his interviews with the conference hosts Walt Mossberg and Kara Swisher, his performances were captivating.

From The Guardian • Jun. 1, 2012

The one thing I was not doing was dissembling in that position.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2010

I preferred to believe that she was dissembling her love; if so, she dissembled perfectly.

From Fr?d?rique; vol. 1 by Kock, Charles Paul de