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The phrase "deceptive about" is correct and commonly used in written English.
It means to purposely mislead or trick someone or something about a certain fact or situation. You can use it in various contexts, such as discussing deceptive behavior, misleading information, or dishonesty. Example: The politician was known for being deceptive about his true intentions, often making promises he had no intention of keeping.
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There's something deceptive about a map and a compass.
"Why are they being so deceptive about it?" McFaul asked.
There is nothing wrong or deceptive about the American dream itself.
Still, there is something pathetic and potentially deceptive about these triumphal exercises.
"When you use the word creative and the word course there is something deceptive about it".
"Part of what's deceptive about Joe is he is a very soft-spoken and pleasant individual.
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But Cardinal O'Connor, seeking to make a point about deceptive appearances in international relations, tried his hand at the Hasidic folk tale.
Daniels' egregious slander of Shireman and his deceptive statements about Kaplan suggest he may not know what he's talking about -- or what he's getting into.
The deceptive thing about the Yankees' game last night was not the final score.
CVS Caremark is required to pay $5 million to reimburse consumers for the price difference and is barred from making deceptive claims about drug prices.
The Air Force reacted to the perceived threat to national security by making a spate of misleading and deceptive statements about the spy planes-turned-UFOs.
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