Example Sentences

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In a conference room filled with economists and bank supervisors, Ms. Warren presented her findings: Banks were tricking and cheating their consumers.

From New York Times • Apr. 21, 2017

At first, she thought her eyes were tricking her.

From "The City of Ember" by Jeanne DuPrau

She knew we were tricking people, but she tried to make us believe that spirits existed.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

A curious feeling that his eyes were tricking him possessed him.

From The Boy Scouts in Front of Warsaw by Durston, George

So all this time--in London, here, a minute ago, you were tricking me!

From The Courtship of Morrice Buckler A Romance by Mason, A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley)