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Adjective
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As Halloween approaches, investors seem fearful that good credit performance may be more trick than treat.—
Telis Demos,
WSJ,
21 Oct. 2022 -
If the high cost of it all is more trick than treat for you, here are several ways to turn your already smart home into a spook-tacularly genius haunted house.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA TODAY,
28 Oct. 2021
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Navigating a party exit can feel tricky, especially now as holiday parties and seasonal gatherings are in full swing.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
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That could make representation tricky for the candidate who wins.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Nov. 2025
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There is no indication that the misleading edit was politically motivated.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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Even if its 46 shots Sunday were a bit misleading, with many coming from manageable angles, that kind of volume isn’t possible without controlling possession.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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Videos taken by scientists in Mexico reveal how the crafty whales manage to snag bites of the apex predators’ fatty organs.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
3 Nov. 2025
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Parents might have to get crafty again this Christmas.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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Restoration and a Hail Mary Return While most 1940s biologists forecasted permanent doom for the American chestnut, some clung to a wily optimism.—
Eric J. Wallace,
Outside,
24 Oct. 2025
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Dueling with a wily pro like Walston wouldn’t be easy.—
Cameron Crowe,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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Fueled by vengeance and cunning ambition, Ashur rises from betrayal and bloodshed to seize power, gouging out a place for the House of Ashur in a new arena full of violence, desire, and twisted loyalty.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
30 Oct. 2025
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The elaborate scheme, masterminded by members of four Mafia families in collusion with celebrity athletes, ensnared unsuspecting victims, bleeding them of over $7 million through cunning deception, prosecutors said in the indictment.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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The Baltimore Ravens just pulled off a sneaky-good trade, as the team has acquired defensive end Dre'Mont Jones from the Tennessee Titans for a conditional fifth-round pick.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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J’ville’s defense is sneaky solid and second in league in takeaways, and Vegas QB Geno Smith makes more turnovers than a bakery.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
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There are more subtle links between the franchises as well, like the casting of Cameron Brown as the Drone Synth in the film.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Nov. 2025
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Lucky Step Platform Sneakers These brown suede platform sneakers give a subtle lift while staying super comfortable thanks to memory foam insoles and arch support.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Trickish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trickish. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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