as in ruse
a clever often underhanded means to achieve an end
I couldn't tell whether her earlier poor-mouthing had been sincere or just a gambit to get me to pick up the dinner check
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Loretta voices concern for her pacemaker, a ruse to escape Doreen’s hold.Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 8 Oct. 2024
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As of today, the playing field is tilted and the advantage is with the adversary who can simply move on to the next employee if the first catches on to the ruse.Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 7 Sep. 2024
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Duncan said there also needs to be global product designs in place to ensure a standardised approach and common principles around EPR schemes.Jamie Hailstone, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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On Friday, Mario Alex Medina, 54, and María Alejandra Medina, 51, of Rosarito, Mexico, were found guilty for their roles in the violent kidnapping and ransom scheme that occurred two years ago, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said in a news release.Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2024
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Olivia Rodrigo pulled off the ultimate Halloween trick on Thursday night (Oct. 31) in a Jimmy Kimmel Live!Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 1 Nov. 2024
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Queen City Cabaret presents a night of musical tricks and treats, from haunting jazz standards to campy cult classics.Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 20 Oct. 2024
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